Title: Keep your vehicles driven during stay at home time
Post by: Frood on April 18, 2020, 05:31:06 AM
Post by: Frood on April 18, 2020, 05:31:06 AM
I'm going to have to find a flat place to vinegar the hell out of it, then let it run for an hour or two, maybe more, with the accelerator slightly chocked to get up to heat (manual:flat ground, diesel: heater won't heat up unless under load)...
If you live in a moist season at the moment, be careful about letting your vehicles sit idle for too long... the smallest of window trim leaks or on the gaskets of your top break light combined with inactivity is the perfect breeding ground...
...I don't know where the leak is on mine or if it's just condensation from huge temp fluctuations and humidity...(5c at night/mid 20's during the day/lots of rain/lots of sun coverage)...
...it may have been the magnetic antenna I left on the vehicle for a few weeks and rain got past the door gasket slowly....but I doubt it... took it down last week and still getting substantial condensation on the inside of the windscreen after Lysol (ing) the upholstery...
It's a late model with low K's... this could happen to anyone...
Title: Re: Keep your vehicles driven during stay at home time
Post by: kiebers on April 18, 2020, 07:44:42 AM
Post by: kiebers on April 18, 2020, 07:44:42 AM
Title: Re: Keep your vehicles driven during stay at home time
Post by: caskur on April 18, 2020, 08:29:49 AM
Post by: caskur on April 18, 2020, 08:29:49 AM
I haven't started it up for weeks and have discovered a colony of mould and mildew all over the seats...Quote from: "Dinky Dazza":oeudC:
I'm going to have to find a flat place to vinegar the hell out of it, then let it run for an hour or two, maybe more, with the accelerator slightly chocked to get up to heat (manual:flat ground, diesel: heater won't heat up unless under load)...
If you live in a moist season at the moment, be careful about letting your vehicles sit idle for too long... the smallest of window trim leaks or on the gaskets of your top break light combined with inactivity is the perfect breeding ground...
...I don't know where the leak is on mine or if it's just condensation from huge temp fluctuations and humidity...(5c at night/mid 20's during the day/lots of rain/lots of sun coverage)...
...it may have been the magnetic antenna I left on the vehicle for a few weeks and rain got past the door gasket slowly....but I doubt it... took it down last week and still getting substantial condensation on the inside of the windscreen after Lysol (ing) the upholstery...
It's a late model with low K's... this could happen to anyone...
I know where you get leaks,... Kurt's a qualified Spray Painter.. Those drains under your windscreen (plenum chamber) block up with leaves over time...
clean them out..
Title: Re: Keep your vehicles driven during stay at home time
Post by: Frood on April 18, 2020, 08:32:53 AM
Post by: Frood on April 18, 2020, 08:32:53 AM
I haven't started it up for weeks and have discovered a colony of mould and mildew all over the seats...Quote from: "Dinky Dazza":oeudC:
I'm going to have to find a flat place to vinegar the hell out of it, then let it run for an hour or two, maybe more, with the accelerator slightly chocked to get up to heat (manual:flat ground, diesel: heater won't heat up unless under load)...
If you live in a moist season at the moment, be careful about letting your vehicles sit idle for too long... the smallest of window trim leaks or on the gaskets of your top break light combined with inactivity is the perfect breeding ground...
...I don't know where the leak is on mine or if it's just condensation from huge temp fluctuations and humidity...(5c at night/mid 20's during the day/lots of rain/lots of sun coverage)...
...it may have been the magnetic antenna I left on the vehicle for a few weeks and rain got past the door gasket slowly....but I doubt it... took it down last week and still getting substantial condensation on the inside of the windscreen after Lysol (ing) the upholstery...
It's a late model with low K's... this could happen to anyone...
I know where you get leaks,... Kurt's a qualified Spray Painter.. Those drains under your windscreen (plenum chamber) block up with leaves over time...
clean them out..
I do get leaves but I'm parked on a steep incline forward downhill facing...
How could the measure of moisture rise and penetrate the seal? Serious question for Kurt....
Title: Re: Keep your vehicles driven during stay at home time
Post by: caskur on April 18, 2020, 08:35:36 AM
Post by: caskur on April 18, 2020, 08:35:36 AM
Title: Re: Keep your vehicles driven during stay at home time
Post by: caskur on April 18, 2020, 08:40:00 AM
Post by: caskur on April 18, 2020, 08:40:00 AM
Kurt said air it out.
Title: Re: Keep your vehicles driven during stay at home time
Post by: cc on April 18, 2020, 11:46:46 AM
Post by: cc on April 18, 2020, 11:46:46 AM
Ya, I take her for a 10 mile or so run every week, whether I need to or not. Also keep revs up a bit to charge well
Title: Re: Keep your vehicles driven during stay at home time
Post by: Anonymous on April 18, 2020, 12:25:16 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 18, 2020, 12:25:16 PM
Title: Re: Keep your vehicles driven during stay at home time
Post by: wizer on April 18, 2020, 01:25:31 PM
Post by: wizer on April 18, 2020, 01:25:31 PM
If you're getting mold all over the seats there are other issues that have nothing to do with the vehicle.
Title: Re: Keep your vehicles driven during stay at home time
Post by: Anonymous on April 18, 2020, 01:25:59 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 18, 2020, 01:25:59 PM
Title: Re: Keep your vehicles driven during stay at home time
Post by: Odinson on April 18, 2020, 02:35:43 PM
Post by: Odinson on April 18, 2020, 02:35:43 PM
And I drive my car daily.
Title: Re: Keep your vehicles driven during stay at home time
Post by: Anonymous on April 18, 2020, 02:49:19 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 18, 2020, 02:49:19 PM
If you're getting mold all over the seats there are other issues that have nothing to do with the vehicle.
That is what I was thinking too.
Title: Re: Keep your vehicles driven during stay at home time
Post by: Anonymous on April 18, 2020, 07:20:24 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 18, 2020, 07:20:24 PM
Title: Re: Keep your vehicles driven during stay at home time
Post by: Vancouver on April 18, 2020, 07:29:30 PM
Post by: Vancouver on April 18, 2020, 07:29:30 PM
Title: Re: Keep your vehicles driven during stay at home time
Post by: Anonymous on April 18, 2020, 07:39:53 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 18, 2020, 07:39:53 PM
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Title: Re: Keep your vehicles driven during stay at home time
Post by: Anonymous on April 18, 2020, 09:23:19 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 18, 2020, 09:23:19 PM
Title: Re: Keep your vehicles driven during stay at home time
Post by: Anonymous on April 18, 2020, 10:50:56 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 18, 2020, 10:50:56 PM
Title: Re: Keep your vehicles driven during stay at home time
Post by: Frood on April 18, 2020, 11:09:22 PM
Post by: Frood on April 18, 2020, 11:09:22 PM
I've got two cars, an SUV and a 2 seater convertible. The latter I drive only during the warm weather. It sits for 7 months out of the year, doesn't seem any worse for wear as long as I check that the battery doesn't go dead and charge it as necessary because if it goes dead it's gotta be replaced.Quote from: "wizer"
If you're getting mold all over the seats there are other issues that have nothing to do with the vehicle.
2015 dual cab with nothing loaded on or under the seats...
It's environmental...
Title: Re: Keep your vehicles driven during stay at home time
Post by: caskur on April 19, 2020, 07:00:18 AM
Post by: caskur on April 19, 2020, 07:00:18 AM
Mushrooms are fungi in the same genus as the mold in your car....
I have an idea... lick the windows in your Jeep... bwahaha.
Title: Re: Keep your vehicles driven during stay at home time
Post by: Anonymous on April 19, 2020, 04:28:55 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 19, 2020, 04:28:55 PM
Title: Re: Keep your vehicles driven during stay at home time
Post by: Anonymous on April 19, 2020, 05:17:59 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 19, 2020, 05:17:59 PM
I have to drive to get to Logan Yard in Winnipeg. But, in the summer and on days off, I ride my bike.Quote from: "iron horse jockey"
I love riding my bike and rollerblading too.
Title: Re: Keep your vehicles driven during stay at home time
Post by: Blazor on April 20, 2020, 11:01:46 AM
Post by: Blazor on April 20, 2020, 11:01:46 AM
DD, sounds like you got a leak somewhere, and that when it sat with the leak, the moisture spread inside the vehicle. Just needs a good cleaning and let it air out good... I hope lol. How bad is it?
Title: Re: Keep your vehicles driven during stay at home time
Post by: Anonymous on April 20, 2020, 11:39:53 AM
Post by: Anonymous on April 20, 2020, 11:39:53 AM
Honestly its a good idea to at least start your car every few days. Keeps the engine lubed up and your gaskets stay sealed and such. I actually just had a conversation with my gf about it this morning. Leaving a vehicle sit for too long can cause all kinds of things.Quote from: "Blazor"
DD, sounds like you got a leak somewhere, and that when it sat with the leak, the moisture spread inside the vehicle. Just needs a good cleaning and let it air out good... I hope lol. How bad is it?
My son has a summer car. He said the same thing.