Restarting car

Asked by Tim Jan 24, 2019 at 10:35 AM about the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420-Class 420SEL Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

1988 Mercedes 420 SEL sitting for 6 years.
Driven 81,000 miles

1 Answer

F_O_R answered 5 years ago

I would clean out the fuel tank and fuel system. Charge the battery and hope it starts. Before driving it I would flush the brake fluid, inspect the brakes, hoses and belts. The tires may be cracked or low on air.

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