what should I know about and old carbureted vehicles

1989 HONDA ACCORD
98,000 MILES
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GONZALEZ
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buying a car with a carburator that has been stored for 4 years without moving it and need to know if there is anything i need to do before starting it? like draining the old gas and putting new one?
Dec 12, 2011 at 4:50 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Start with your intention and also check oil/coolant level
Dec 12, 2011 at 5:03 PM
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STEVENTUROK
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My '89 Accord was sitting for 7 (seven) years before I started driving it this June. I didn't change anything til last month but did have work on it (timing belt; alternator water pump)I just bought a radiator but didn't install it yet, I used bars leaks and it made it for my 200 mile trip I just came back from and the bars leaks held up (I have the rad in my trunk just in case).
But you should replace your oil and your antifreeze [don't forget to use distilled water if using full strength;.
Aug 18, 2012 at 12:32 PM
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STEVENTUROK
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Oh,it has 111,500 miles :)
Aug 18, 2012 at 12:35 PM
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