Vehicle not started for 5 years... What to do?

**suysuy** · July 16th, 2018 09:28 PM

My grandfather died 5 years ago and he left a kia picanto in his garage. I tried to start it kanina however it only cranks. I already filled it with fresh gasoline 4 liters but it still would not start. Engine oil is fine. Fuel line is fine no leaks. This was in good running condition before he left the mortal world.

Any troubleshooting tips?

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**shelu** · July 16th, 2018 09:31 PM

check fuel line, electrical lines like spark plugs, ht wires, distributor.

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**StockEngine** · July 16th, 2018 09:33 PM

voltage is ok? spark plugs could be rusty?

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**suysuy** · July 16th, 2018 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by StockEngine

voltage is ok? spark plugs could be rusty?

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Have not checked it pa. Unahin ko siguro fuel line baka barado. Saan ba makabili ng spray yung nilalagay sa intake manifold if it starts? Ano tawag nun?

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**suysuy** · July 16th, 2018 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by shelu

check fuel line, electrical lines like spark plugs, ht wires, distributor.

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It cranks good. How to check spark plugs ba? Ito mahirap mag diy pag walang tamang tools hehe

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**shelu** · July 16th, 2018 09:40 PM

mas maigi siguro, tawag ka ng mekaniko. para ma check na lahat. kahit andar pa yan, di mo pwede i drive yan. stuck up na ang brakes nyan, delikado.

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**remzam** · July 16th, 2018 11:03 PM

Even if it cranks, ok pa ba battery? 5 years of no charging yan.

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**benchph1** · July 16th, 2018 11:55 PM

Did you drain the old fuel? They do have an expiration date kahit nasa tangke lang.

Drain the tank, put fresh fuel, replace the fuel filter and try it again.

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**WallyWest** · July 17th, 2018 12:25 AM

Hindi ba delikado paandarin dahil wala nang langis sa engine parts? I assume all the engine oil has dripped down and the cylinders are all dry.

**StockEngine** · July 17th, 2018 12:34 AM

Originally Posted by WallyWest

Hindi ba delikado paandarin dahil wala nang langis sa engine parts? I assume all the engine oil has dripped down and the cylinders are all dry.

lahat nman ganyan. oil pump is driven by chain/belt. a few days lng oil goes down but of course a liter or so remains in some galleries.

as he mentioned, nag crank na.. oil already circulated..

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