Stupid Question....

MTrezzz · 07-10-2013, 05:24 PM

Okay, since i got my M3 in november and properly broken in the car and babied it, i wanted to know how to properly start the car without harming it, after non usage of about 2 Months. car has 4,623 Miles. it's a very odd question, i just don't want anything happening in any sort.

llis · 07-10-2013, 05:27 PM

Just start it up and drive. And if you're going to be parking her for months at a time again, you might want to get a battery tender.

MTrezzz · 07-10-2013, 05:29 PM

Thanks ^^^^

mdosu · 07-10-2013, 05:41 PM

Make sure oil is sufficiently warm before going higher than 4k

MTrezzz · 07-10-2013, 05:46 PM

Thanks ^^^^^ anything else?

The Automotive Enthusiast · 07-10-2013, 08:43 PM

Get in the car, wait :30 seconds for revs to drop to normal, and drive off. If you're going to be storing the car, get a bottle of STA-BIL, pour it inside a FULL tank of gas. Then connect a battery tender to the car. Do not rev past 4,000 RPM when it's cold, and keep an eye on your oil level.

pkimM3r · 07-11-2013, 01:43 AM

I bought a car that was stored over 12 months in an overly cared for obsessive type of way lol. I just started it and drove away.

MTrezzz · 07-11-2013, 04:26 AM

Thanks everybody i appreciate it, and Lute i stated it was a stupid question. so please don't be one of those... thanks

beemerdude5150 · 07-11-2013, 04:56 AM

When you dont know, you ask. Simple. Gotta love these guys on here. Just the most helpful bunch

MTrezzz · 07-11-2013, 07:05 AM

lol

gatorfast · 07-11-2013, 07:17 AM

After the car sits for 2 months you should leave it running for 2 months to compensate no?

happos2 · 07-11-2013, 07:51 AM

Check your tire pressures before going anywhere!

MTrezzz · 07-11-2013, 07:52 AM

Always do! yes i know i am a freak. Ohh anybody know a good tire pressure set up?

Gkap · 07-11-2013, 08:09 AM

start it, wait for engine to warm up a bit and enjoy

Grail05 · 07-11-2013, 08:48 AM

i usually wait 2-3 minutes then go... basically enough time for me to browse instagram.. LOL

mPlasticDesign · 07-11-2013, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatorfast

After the car sits for 2 months you should leave it running for 2 months to compensate no?

lol

OP, you have to have a sense of humor on here. Seems like you do.

MTrezzz · 07-11-2013, 08:53 AM

that's a good way ^^^^^ ahhha

UnfoundLegend · 07-11-2013, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Metak2you

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatorfast

After the car sits for 2 months you should leave it running for 2 months to compensate no?

lol

OP, you have to have a sense of humor on here. Seems like you do.

Absolutely not. This is the most serious car forum on the web.

MTrezzz · 07-11-2013, 09:08 AM

LoL

In Extremis · 07-11-2013, 09:48 AM

The only stupid question is one not asked! I see you're local, what color is your lime rock?

1MOREMOD · 07-11-2013, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jordanE92

The only stupid question is one not asked! I see you're local, what color is your lime rock?

///Matthew · 07-11-2013, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jordanE92

The only stupid question is one not asked! I see you're local, what color is your lime rock?

Speaking of stupid questions...

07-10-2013, 05:24 PM	#1
MTrezzz Major 198 Rep 1,406 Posts Drives: Lime Rock Edition Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Long Island iTrader: (1)	Stupid Question.... Okay, since i got my M3 in november and properly broken in the car and babied it, i wanted to know how to properly start the car without harming it, after non usage of about 2 Months. car has 4,623 Miles. it's a very odd question, i just don't want anything happening in any sort.
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llis octane chick 79 Rep 1,187 Posts Drives: ex-M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 ZCP [10.00] 2003 BMW M5 [0.00]	Just start it up and drive. And if you're going to be parking her for months at a time again, you might want to get a battery tender.
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MTrezzz Major 198 Rep 1,406 Posts Drives: Lime Rock Edition Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Long Island iTrader: (1)	Thanks ^^^^
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pkimM3r Banned 205 Rep 7,298 Posts Drives: m3 saloon in granny mode. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lost angeles iTrader: (0)	I bought a car that was stored over 12 months in an overly cared for obsessive type of way lol. I just started it and drove away.
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MTrezzz Major 198 Rep 1,406 Posts Drives: Lime Rock Edition Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Long Island iTrader: (1)	Thanks everybody i appreciate it, and Lute i stated it was a stupid question. so please don't be one of those... thanks
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beemerdude5150 First Lieutenant 51 Rep 384 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 Loaded Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: san francisco iTrader: (0)	When you dont know, you ask. Simple. Gotta love these guys on here. Just the most helpful bunch
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MTrezzz Major 198 Rep 1,406 Posts Drives: Lime Rock Edition Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Long Island iTrader: (1)	lol
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gatorfast Major General 4995 Rep 6,862 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla iTrader: (4)	After the car sits for 2 months you should leave it running for 2 months to compensate no?
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MTrezzz Major 198 Rep 1,406 Posts Drives: Lime Rock Edition Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Long Island iTrader: (1)	Always do! yes i know i am a freak. Ohh anybody know a good tire pressure set up?
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Gkap BMF Movement 51 Rep 3,024 Posts Drives: Women Crazy Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: GTA iTrader: (1)	start it, wait for engine to warm up a bit and enjoy
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MTrezzz Major 198 Rep 1,406 Posts Drives: Lime Rock Edition Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Long Island iTrader: (1)	that's a good way ^^^^^ ahhha
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In Extremis First Lieutenant 38 Rep 385 Posts Drives: G42 M240i xdrive Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	The only stupid question is one not asked! I see you're local, what color is your lime rock?
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