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Is it okay to let my car sit for three weeks

Tiny
INMYHEART28
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  • 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
  • 1.5L
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 14,000 MILES
If I go out of town for three and a half weeks and do not start my car at all will it be okay? Should it start up again alright when I return? Is this safe? Could this cause any damage?
Monday, August 14th, 2017 AT 9:57 PM

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Tiny
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Not an issue for that short time. Do not worry about anything here. Just when you start it up just let it idle for a while two to three minutes so you get full oil pressure and oil circulation before loading up the engine.
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Tuesday, August 15th, 2017 AT 1:20 AM
Tiny
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Thanks!
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Tuesday, August 15th, 2017 AT 1:49 AM
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Please use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Tell a friend please.

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, August 16th, 2017 AT 2:09 PM

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