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2QuartzLow · 06-24-2001, 09:53 PM

Hi everyone, I just got a hold of a 1990 5.0 that has been sitting in someones garage for 4 years, the guy lost his license way back, and hasnt driven or started the car for a very long time. The car isnt weather beaten or worn, and has low miles on the engine. Besides the dead battery, I need some tips on stuff to do before I even try to start it. For example, should I replace all the fluids, what about the filters, etc. Please give me some real advice, as this was a big investment. Thanks in advance for all your help.

(PS: I posted this message in another spot, but Im new to the board, and I believe it belongs here instead, PLEASE GIVE ME ADVICE)

06-24-2001, 09:53 PM	#1
2QuartzLow Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 2	Please HELP: Desperate Need of info on what to do before I start engine Hi everyone, I just got a hold of a 1990 5.0 that has been sitting in someones garage for 4 years, the guy lost his license way back, and hasnt driven or started the car for a very long time. The car isnt weather beaten or worn, and has low miles on the engine. Besides the dead battery, I need some tips on stuff to do before I even try to start it. For example, should I replace all the fluids, what about the filters, etc. Please give me some real advice, as this was a big investment. Thanks in advance for all your help. (PS: I posted this message in another spot, but Im new to the board, and I believe it belongs here instead, PLEASE GIVE ME ADVICE)