fourpointzero
TJ Addict
@williambmac your signature, "fucktard state of NJ" is fantastic. Stuck here too, and a quick car or train ride to derelict NYC.
Yeh, this state sucks, but I'm stuck here until my kids finish school.@williambmac your signature, "fucktard state of NJ" is fantastic. Stuck here too, and a quick car or train ride to derelict NYC.
yeah I am stuck on the other side on Long island as well. #1 son was smart enough to stay in NH after graduating to teach...Daughter is at East Carolina Univ, so after them taking $36,000/year for 4-5 years hopefully she won't move back here. I want out!Yeh, this state sucks, but I'm stuck here until my kids finish school.
Forum regulations require 100 miles per month unless you are deployed military.Hey All!
For the most part the TJ now lives in it's natural habitat, in the garage with the hood up connected to the battery charger as we now have a new vehicle (Elantra GT USA/i30 N-Line AU)
- How often do I need to take my TJ for a run?
- And for how long do I need to drive it?
- what maintenance procedures should I put in place?
I'll be doing a few things to the ole girl like a reconditioned NV3550 that's ready to go in and a few cosmetic fixeruppers over the next few months to get it ready for our next adventure into the bush and I'm not sure how long I can leave it standing still and what maintenance procedures should I put in place when it's not getting much use.
At this point my maintenance procedures list is...
I don't wan't it to depreciate from sitting still for too long so let's know if I need to add to my list?
- Drive once a week for 30 min - would prefer to leave it longer then this but not sure if it's OK to do so?
- Change oil at 10,000 or 1 year.
- Drain and clean windscreen washer system.
- Slow charge battery every two or three days.
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Thanks in advance
As far as how far you should drive I try to drive at least 30 minutes but usually one hour. I have been told short drives can produce condensation in the block so a small amount of water can get into your oil. Others here may have better intel.
UNSAT. When an armed services member deploys it is incumbent upon them to make sure that all their personal affairs are squared away. The last thing I need when my guys are down range is worrying if their TJ will start when they get back. "Have a plan" is what I yell at predeployment briefings. "Get your life insurance in order, your POAs up to date, and for FUCKS SAKE [knifehand] make sure that TJ gets a few GODAMMNED miles on it while you're gone."Forum regulations require 100 miles per month unless you are deployed military.
UNSAT. When an armed services member deploys it is incumbent upon them to make sure that all their personal affairs are squared away. The last thing I need when my guys are down range is worrying if their TJ will start when they get back. "Have a plan" is what I yell at predeployment briefings. "Get your life insurance in order, your POAs up to date, and for FUCKS SAKE [knifehand] make sure that TJ gets a few GODAMMNED miles on it while you're gone."
Military members look out for one another. Before you head to the AOR gimme the keys to your damned TJ. It'll have fresh oil & a charged battery the day you get home.
For real though, I've taken care of a few classic cars while guys are away. I was just at a storage unit last weekend checking in on my pal's NOVA & C-10 while he's over there. It's a thing.
I'm pretty certain there are absolutely no fuel stabilizers that help prevent problems with gasoline that has ethanol in it. I've seen a few tests of them like the YouTube videos by Farm Project (very reliable) and they all showed no help was offered by them.Fuel is going to kill you, that'll go bad if you don't burn it unless you use stabilizer.
No fuel beats bad fuel. Ethanol is horrible stored long term.I'm pretty certain there are absolutely no fuel stabilizers that help prevent problems with gasoline that has ethanol in it. I've seen a few tests of them like the YouTube videos by Farm Project (very reliable) and they all showed no help was offered by them.
Most effective hand ever. Only a few can appreciate that maneuver. I use it on my kids all the time. Sometimes the dogs.I lost it at [knifehand]
X2. Ethanol absolutely wrecked two carburetors on my lawn mower despite the regular use of additives that claimed protection against ethanol. I ended up giving the lawn mower away and switching to an electric Toro lawn mower. Which reminds me, I have to drive the Jeep again to refill the tank with fresh gasoline.No fuel beats bad fuel. Ethanol is horrible stored long term.
When I moved to 4800 feet from Florida ALL my small engines took a shit, the carbs were all gummed up with pink shit. I ran regular gas in them back in FL without an issue, but out here I have to use ethanol free in all of them. I run it in my 77 Mercury as well. So far the TJ has been fine on regular 85 octane pump gas.X2. Ethanol absolutely wrecked two carburetors on my lawn mower despite the regular use of additives that claimed protection against ethanol. I ended up giving the lawn mower away and switching to an electric Toro lawn mower. Which reminds me, I have to drive the Jeep again to refill the tank with fresh gasoline.