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Jun 19, 2010 | 01:10 PM

laneshift

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Cars will be sitting for two and a half weeks.

My mother's 2010 ML350 and my 2002 C240 will be sitting around for two and a half weeks while we're in China. The C will sit in the hot sun :/ unless I manage to squeeze it into the garage. Are there things to do while these cars sit? For instance, I hear the fuel goes bad after a long period of time..

Thanks in advance!

Jun 19, 2010 | 01:47 PM

magictoilet

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'12 P31 C63 coupe

If you're worried about the hot heat, look into a cheap car cover?

Jun 19, 2010 | 01:48 PM

johnand

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2007 C230SS; 2014 ML350 BT

I wouldn't sweat it for 2 1/2 weeks. Fuel won't be an issue for that short of time. Just try and run the tank down if possible, and fill up with fresh when you get back.

Jun 19, 2010 | 02:24 PM

Norwichdelta06

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2007 c230

you dont have to worry about anything!!! Remembr these cars were sitting in a car lot for probably a lot longer

Jun 19, 2010 | 03:05 PM

omg its nate

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Should not be an issue at all.

Jun 19, 2010 | 05:18 PM

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I drive a Toyota Hybrid...

i left my coupe in garage for 6 months inside the garage, nothing happened the battery start fine

Jun 19, 2010 | 07:19 PM

Glyn M Ruck

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They will be fine. Enjoy China - I love the place!

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Jun 20, 2010 | 08:18 AM

AdidasC230

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like every one said the car will be fine, new cars sometimes sit on lots for 90+ days before being driven our touched and they all start up and are fine, bad gas is more in the 1 year plus range I think then 1-4 months area.

Do get a car cover or at least a sun visor for the dash, and make sure to give it a nice bath when you get home.

Jun 20, 2010 | 10:04 AM

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Jack_2001C240

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2001 C240

I just let my 2001 C240 sit for 2-1/2 weeks while I visited the 2010 Shanghai Expo from May 25 to June 10. It started up like I used it the day before. By the way General Motors and SAIC had an excellent pavilion at the Expo, although it is a 3 hour wait just to get in.