1985 BMW 733I
10,000 MILES
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car hasn't started in thirteen years, what should i do or check besides change out the old gas before i start it/
Mar 28, 2013 at 9:47 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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change every fluid in the car without exception.

drop gas tank, flush it out and replace the fuel pump. flush the lines up to the ijectors and hope they still work.

change the battery.

replace all the tires

Roy
Mar 28, 2013 at 9:48 PM
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NFPKIDS
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Check the timming also if its chain and it sat for 13 years i wouldnnt be shocked if it was gone
Mar 29, 2013 at 12:40 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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And then let me know what you find.
Mar 30, 2013 at 3:58 PM