# Acura RSX sat for 6 months. What should I do? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** rsx, acura\ **Created:** [August 1, 2018, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rsx-sat-for-6-months-what-should-i-do/122098 "2018-08-01T17:24:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Bradley\_McClure](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bradley_mcclure/32/12892_2.png) [@Bradley\_McClure](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bradley_McClure)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2018, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rsx-sat-for-6-months-what-should-i-do/122098/1 "2018-08-01T17:24:15Z")
I bought a new car and meant to use my Acrua every once and a while, but during the winter the battery died and I am just now getting around to replacing it. I got it running again with a new battery, but when I started driving it gave a rough sound like the wheels were rusty or something. What changes/help should I make to the car before taking it out for a real test drive? ---
**Author:** ![shanonia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de053/32.png) [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2018, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rsx-sat-for-6-months-what-should-i-do/122098/2 "2018-08-01T17:27:59Z")
Probably has rust on the brake rotors - needs to be driven and brakes used gently at first and then firmly. Do the brakes work well without pulling to one side? That’s what to expect. After a good drive with firm braking is there a noticeably hotter brake? That needs to be addressed. But chances are all will be OK. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2018, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rsx-sat-for-6-months-what-should-i-do/122098/3 "2018-08-01T17:38:03Z")
I’d fill up the gas tank and use up most of it, then fill it again. Add some Stabil so you won’t have to worry if this happens again. ---
**Author:** ![RandomTroll](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/randomtroll/32/12184_2.png) [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2018, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rsx-sat-for-6-months-what-should-i-do/122098/4 "2018-08-01T17:40:16Z")
I haven’t driven my '87 Toyota pickup since 2017 March; I don’t see why I’ll drive it until 2019 February. I expect it to start up and drive immediately, with the help of a battery booster I keep charged on a lower shelf in case I need to drive it. I typically drive it once a year. The only time I had a problem with the brakes was because the lining had worn out. The wear sensor makes a scraping sound. That could be your problem. Keep it in mind. ---
**Author:** ![Bradley\_McClure](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bradley_mcclure/32/12892_2.png) [@Bradley\_McClure](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bradley_McClure)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2018, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rsx-sat-for-6-months-what-should-i-do/122098/5 "2018-08-01T17:59:02Z")
Great! I’m wondering about the oil, coolant, filters, or anything of that nature. From what I’m hearing those do not need to be worried about beyond the usual mileage markers? ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2018, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rsx-sat-for-6-months-what-should-i-do/122098/6 "2018-08-01T18:01:04Z")
How long since the oil? months/miles? If it’s going to sit a while again, I’d change it, regardless. ---
**Author:** ![BillRussell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/billrussell/32/3179_2.png) [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2018, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rsx-sat-for-6-months-what-should-i-do/122098/7 "2018-08-01T18:17:26Z")
> [@Bradley\_McClure](#): > > beyond the usual mileage markers It’s mileage/time markers. Check your owner’s manual. The time limits become important when a car is not used much. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2018, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rsx-sat-for-6-months-what-should-i-do/122098/8 "2018-08-01T18:26:53Z")
> [@Bradley\_McClure](#): > > From what I’m hearing those do not need to be worried about beyond the usual mileage markers? I don’t know who you are listening to . The tires need to be checked for dry rot after setting for 6 months. Why would you not have fresh oil and filter anyway . Fresh fuel and a bottle of additive would be good. ---
**Author:** ![RandomTroll](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/randomtroll/32/12184_2.png) [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2018, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rsx-sat-for-6-months-what-should-i-do/122098/9 "2018-08-02T14:09:10Z")
> [@VOLVO\_V70](#): > > The tires need to be checked for dry rot after setting for 6 months. Dry rot? Is OP in the jungle? My tires are 16 years old, haven’t been driven on in 17 months: they look as good as new. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2018, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rsx-sat-for-6-months-what-should-i-do/122098/10 "2018-08-02T17:44:45Z")
V\Check for mice and change the oil if you want, but drive it. Rust on brakes is normal after sitting. There may be some engine roughness for a while due to the battery going dead and the settings being lost, but you’ll get over it.