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Old May 9, 2015 | 10:29 AM
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First year owner just putting my 2007 XK back on the road, other than an oil change, any other recommendations.
 
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Old May 11, 2015 | 08:21 AM
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Check your tire pressures !!! LOL

 
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Old May 11, 2015 | 09:45 AM
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Next year change the oil before storage, not after.
 
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Old May 12, 2015 | 08:57 AM
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I got the car in July so it had only been driven 4 mos/1000 miles before I put it away for the winter....
 
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Old May 12, 2015 | 12:25 PM
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Check for rodents and other pests that might have made a home under the bonnet. Also look for any chewed rubber parts.
 
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Old May 12, 2015 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mbk2015
I got the car in July so it had only been driven 4 mos/1000 miles before I put it away for the winter....
No need to change it all then.
 
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