Hey everyone...my Zed hasn't been driven for a few months (roughly 6) except for the occasional start up (about once a week).... Was just wondering should I be looking at changing: Engine oil Transmission oil Diff oil Coolant? Coolants looking a bit brown so I might do that regardless....Engine oil is at right level and relatively clear but I don't know if I should risk it after so long? Opinions would be a great help :zlove:
6 months - not a problem. Seeing as you have "occasionally" started it. A couple of years would require fluid changes. Check over all hoses for cracks or splits. Check all levels including battery fluid, and power steer. take it for a short drive don't fang it and watch the temp. keep an ear on the motor, All should be good.
6 Months Idle? WITH regular (weekly) start-ups? Hardly warrants a full change of fluids IMO. Top-ups, maybe.. but dropping $130 on fluids when it has had regular use... I don't think so. The Z is tougher than you think.
What oil goes stale over 6 months? Oh yeah, thats why we have a 3 month "Use by date" on the oil bottles :rofl: The recommended shelf life is 2-5 years. Oil does oxidise once the bottle is open, but not that bad to warrent replacing in 6 months. The thing I did forget to mention is the fuel. Yes the fuel can go stale and gummy, causing blocked injectors. Drain the fuel. Replace with 1/4 tank fresh 98oct, and change the fuel filter.
Yeah I think for now Ill just do the coolant and to be safe the fuel filter...Other fluids later only asked this cos I know it's coming up to hot summer and will need to have everything running tip top to avoid issues.
