MrAnthonyWong

So, long story short (I won't get into the details why), I've got an ML350 with 45k miles thats been stored without a start for ~2 years. The driver could no longer drive it due to health, and ~2 years ago the battery died and they couldn't get it out of the garage and at least drive it around the block. I'm tasked with bringing it back to life, but want to know what steps specific to the W163 might be useful.

I know the external things like tires might be lopsided by now, etc. But what about engine wise, I assume the bare minimum:

• Draining the fuel (any additives when I fill the tank?)
• Draining the oil (I've got a MityVac, but the oil will be cold, if I don't start it, it's running 0W-40 Mobile 1 Synthetic, will I still be able to suck the oil out?) and replacing oil and filter
• Replace the battery

What are other musts to get it running? Should I look to drain the anti-freeze? I've also read in some general forums, on removing the spark plugs and pouring some oil down the pistons, I know this was due to the pistons drying out over time, but read sometimes that had more to do with conventional oil vs. synthetic.

Any tips and suggestions would be great! Thanks!

Maj. Dundee

Your questions were answered in the other forum.