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JG78
It's a 2005 SUV and my husband and I are going to be over in Saudi Arabi for about 3-6 years because of his job. Though he talked to his brother who was also over seas for a few years and when they came back their van wouldn't start.
So please if anyone has any advice for what we should do to our SUV before we leave I would be more than thankful to read it.
We leave in Georgia so it dosn't get to cold here.
Thank you for your time
Answer
According to this site http://www.ehow.com/how_14375_prepare-car-long.html
STEP 1: Choose a garage or other storage facility that's dry. Damp air will cause rust over a long period of time.
STEP 2: Fill the gas tank and add a fuel-stabilizing additive to prevent the gas from oxidizing and deteriorating. An empty or low gas tank will rust internally as moisture may accumulate inside the tank.
STEP 3: Relieve the weight from the tires by putting the car up on jack stands (available for about $15 a pair - you'll need two pairs). Check with the owner's manual and/or your mechanic about the safest place to place the jack stands.
STEP 4: Wash and wax the car well to prevent corrosion.
STEP 5: Disconnect the battery (although it will probably need to be replaced later, anyway) so the alarm doesn't go off. For shorter term storage (when you're not in the area) you can ask a friend to start up the car every few weeks and let it run for five or 10 minutes (don't run a car in a garage without proper ventilation - carbon monoxide can kill).
STEP 6: Cover your car with a good quality car cover or tarp.
I would also add to relax any convertible tops and make sure the radiator is topped off with a good antifreeze mix.
The same site has tips for retrieval from storage:
STEP 1: Purchase and install a new battery. If the car has been in storage less than a year the battery may be rechargeable.
STEP 2: Change the oil and oil filter.
STEP 3: Remove the spark plugs and squirt a small amount (a few tablespoons) of motor oil into each cylinder to pre-lubricate the engine.
STEP 4: Take the car off the jack stands and add air (probably 32 PSI, but check your owner's manual) to all the tires.
STEP 5: Change the fuel filter if the car has been in storage longer than three years.
STEP 6: Drain the gas tank and add new fuel only if the car won't run.
STEP 7: Replace the spark plug cables if the car has been in storage five or more years or if the cables look cracked and brittle.
According to this site http://www.ehow.com/how_14375_prepare-car-long.html
STEP 1: Choose a garage or other storage facility that's dry. Damp air will cause rust over a long period of time.
STEP 2: Fill the gas tank and add a fuel-stabilizing additive to prevent the gas from oxidizing and deteriorating. An empty or low gas tank will rust internally as moisture may accumulate inside the tank.
STEP 3: Relieve the weight from the tires by putting the car up on jack stands (available for about $15 a pair - you'll need two pairs). Check with the owner's manual and/or your mechanic about the safest place to place the jack stands.
STEP 4: Wash and wax the car well to prevent corrosion.
STEP 5: Disconnect the battery (although it will probably need to be replaced later, anyway) so the alarm doesn't go off. For shorter term storage (when you're not in the area) you can ask a friend to start up the car every few weeks and let it run for five or 10 minutes (don't run a car in a garage without proper ventilation - carbon monoxide can kill).
STEP 6: Cover your car with a good quality car cover or tarp.
I would also add to relax any convertible tops and make sure the radiator is topped off with a good antifreeze mix.
The same site has tips for retrieval from storage:
STEP 1: Purchase and install a new battery. If the car has been in storage less than a year the battery may be rechargeable.
STEP 2: Change the oil and oil filter.
STEP 3: Remove the spark plugs and squirt a small amount (a few tablespoons) of motor oil into each cylinder to pre-lubricate the engine.
STEP 4: Take the car off the jack stands and add air (probably 32 PSI, but check your owner's manual) to all the tires.
STEP 5: Change the fuel filter if the car has been in storage longer than three years.
STEP 6: Drain the gas tank and add new fuel only if the car won't run.
STEP 7: Replace the spark plug cables if the car has been in storage five or more years or if the cables look cracked and brittle.
Adopting? I live in Wisconsin and the child is in Illinois?
Bec
Does anyone know of any requirements or complications regarding this type of adoptions. Also does anyone know of some good books to read regarding adoption?
Answer
Always start the home study as soon as you decide to adopt. In a home study, a social worker will come into your home and inspect it. If you have any chemicals (i.e. Lysol, Clorox, detergent, air spray, etc) make sure they're locked up. Lock up all guns and dangerous stuff where the children can't access them. Make sure there is a smoke alarm and a carbon monoxide detector outside each room (preferably Kidde smoke alarms). The social worker will do a criminal/civil background check. They will do a medical check to see if you are healthy enough to take care of a child. They will look at marriage and divorce records but don't worry about that. They will do juvenile checks on the children in the home (if you have any). They will also observe your relationship with your own children to see what kind of a parent you are and what kind of relationship you might have with your future adopted child. Everyone residing must participate in the home study to the best of their ability. If a residing adult objects the adoption proceed, there is going to be an issue. If a residing child objects the adoption, it will most likely be less of an issue but still an issue. Be kind to the social worker. Always offer him/her a drink, a pair of slippers, a place to put their shoes, to hang the coat, etc. When we adopted our now 2 year old daughter from China our then 7, 5 2 year old were expected to be kind to the social worker. We told them firmly that everyone was expected to be kind to the social worker and to if they misbehave, there will be consequences. I included them in the adoption process as much as I can and spent time with each of them individually so they don't feel like I love the baby more then I love them or "where is my place in the family?" Gather the family together and talk to them about the adoption, the plans, etc.
Always start the home study as soon as you decide to adopt. In a home study, a social worker will come into your home and inspect it. If you have any chemicals (i.e. Lysol, Clorox, detergent, air spray, etc) make sure they're locked up. Lock up all guns and dangerous stuff where the children can't access them. Make sure there is a smoke alarm and a carbon monoxide detector outside each room (preferably Kidde smoke alarms). The social worker will do a criminal/civil background check. They will do a medical check to see if you are healthy enough to take care of a child. They will look at marriage and divorce records but don't worry about that. They will do juvenile checks on the children in the home (if you have any). They will also observe your relationship with your own children to see what kind of a parent you are and what kind of relationship you might have with your future adopted child. Everyone residing must participate in the home study to the best of their ability. If a residing adult objects the adoption proceed, there is going to be an issue. If a residing child objects the adoption, it will most likely be less of an issue but still an issue. Be kind to the social worker. Always offer him/her a drink, a pair of slippers, a place to put their shoes, to hang the coat, etc. When we adopted our now 2 year old daughter from China our then 7, 5 2 year old were expected to be kind to the social worker. We told them firmly that everyone was expected to be kind to the social worker and to if they misbehave, there will be consequences. I included them in the adoption process as much as I can and spent time with each of them individually so they don't feel like I love the baby more then I love them or "where is my place in the family?" Gather the family together and talk to them about the adoption, the plans, etc.
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