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    Question Haven't moved my van in 2 years! A couple questions

    So long story short, the last time I really drove my van was around march of 2015, I did pass smog in April 2014.

    Stopped driving it due to not having money for repairs and something else always happening after I made an expensive fix.

    Currently I have bought the biggest battery I can for the 87 Toyota Van LE RWD. (Since old one is dead)

    Will purchase a new radiator as well. (Due to currently leaking radiator)

    Do I need to look out for anything else? It's been in my garage this whole time, do I need to worry about tires cracking? I purchased some tires around Summer of 2013. And I honestly don't remember the maintenance that's been done on it from when I purchased it in 2010.

    I just know that it needed a new radiator and I had the rack and pinion replaced in January 2016 due to leaking power steering.

    Anything helps! Thanks!

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    Re: Haven't moved my van in 2 years! A couple questions

    -Check for codes.

    -Since you are replacing the radiator, you should do a coolant system flush, check your coolant hoses for cracking and replace the thermostat.

    -Hopefully, you put fuel stabilizer in it before storage. Burn through that tank of gas and then change the fuel filter.

    -Check all the vacuum hoses and belts for cracking. I wouldn't drive much on cracking tires, but that's me.

    -Replace your transmission fluid. Replace your rear diff fluid.

    -Flush your brake and clutch fluid(if u have one).

    While you do that stuff, keep an eye out for anything else that looks damaged. Start there.

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    Re: Haven't moved my van in 2 years! A couple questions

    Not quite two years but old gas?
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    Re: Haven't moved my van in 2 years! A couple questions

    Oops beat me to it!
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    Re: Haven't moved my van in 2 years! A couple questions

    Yeah. The last thing anyone wants is a gummed up fuel system. Fuel gauge won't work, fuel pump/lines clogged, fuel filter botched up, etc.. I put stabilizer in just for a 6 month storage period.

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