Cranking a car... after 6 years

you could pull sparkplugs and crank engine over 30 seconds or so a few times to get oil up into engine bearings.

Should I pull the plugs so there is no compression or would disconnecting the coil have the same effect? Thanks.

pull plugs so starter does not overheat from compression resistance.

also increases oil pump spin speed so oil gets thru engine faster/more volume.

Okay, I understand. Thank you. Would it be a bad idea to put a few drops of oil into each cylinder? And what about the fuel and fuel line? I used 93 octane but still it is 6 years old. Does fuel go bad?

yes i would squirt like w-d40 product into cylinders. because it is a lubricant that is a penetrent/dispersant and also is easily combustible. how much fuel is in it? i mean ideally you should drain tank and add new. but i have added new gas to old and it was fine.

Fuel level? Uncertain at this point. I bought a battery last week, still haven't installed it. Thanks for your help. Good ideas. I may have more questions as I try to revive my old car. Just curious, does the "donation" go directly to you or do you only get a percentage and the benefit of knowing you help people out?

i think it's usually divided up unless someone specifically asks to have it all go to the specific helper. thanks

Hello, again. When I connected a new battery, the parking lights flash on and off for about 15 seconds before stopping - not sure what that is. I turn the ignition and get no response (no clicking, no dimming of lights). I'm thinking the starter solenoid switch, but is there a reason for the lights flashing? Thanks.

oops, unexpected problems? you can check for 12v at solenoid from key switch.

anther question, does the car have factory/other security system?

Okay, I'll check for voltage. Yes, now that you mention it, there is a Viper security system installed. Nothing elaborate, just a basic system. Would that kill the switch? I had it installed in '98, I think. I didn't even think to see if it still works.

alarms usually blink lights. does it have a bypass/valet switch?

Hhmmm... not sure about the bypass/valet switch. Do you think it would cause any problems to simply disconnect the system? BTW, it will be Monday before I will have time to work on it again. Thanks.

if it's working then yah, i would think that would cause more problems if disconnected.