SL/R230: Long Term Parking - ABC raised?
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Long Term Parking - ABC raised?
Hi Everybody,
Got a 2003 SL55 lately with 27K miles, but I will be away from home for about 2 weeks and even though I have read a lot about ABC system, I read that people suggested that if you are going to park the car idle for more than a week, you should put the car in the highest setting with two lights on.
What do you guys think? is it totally necessary? or just snake oiling?
Thanks,
J
Got a 2003 SL55 lately with 27K miles, but I will be away from home for about 2 weeks and even though I have read a lot about ABC system, I read that people suggested that if you are going to park the car idle for more than a week, you should put the car in the highest setting with two lights on.
What do you guys think? is it totally necessary? or just snake oiling?
Thanks,
J
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From: Central WI (BFE)
SL55, ML500 & Acura TL
My SL sits up to six months while I wait for favorable driving weather to return. I have never raised the suspension, in fact it is lower than normal since I don't turn off the lowering module either. I have never had a problem. I do notice on occasion a slight drop on one of the struts after all that time.
The only thing I would recommend is make sure the wheels are straight just in case a serious drop occurs.
The only thing I would recommend is make sure the wheels are straight just in case a serious drop occurs.
