It’s a 1997 Cavalier coupe. My dad says he’s let the engine run every month or few months and has regularly recharged the battery. But the car has not left the driveway for at least a year. What should be done to get the car back into good driving condition? He insists that it’s a good car and needs…

Car been sitting for about a year

Joseph_E_Meehan October 15, 2011, 6:49pm 6

I would guess that about 80% of the time, you can just drive it. I would fill the tank to dilute the old stuff.

Good Luck