- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Need a mechanic recommendation for a 2008 Challenger SRT8 hemi that’s been sitting
Posted on 7/12/26 at 11:32 am to tewino
Posted on 7/12/26 at 11:32 am to tewino
It runs dude. No issues.
Of course change oil and filters and fluid levels. Worry about tires, and just drive it. No reason to drain fuel etc, unless you have a serious concern that warrants that.
If it's running, run it
Of course change oil and filters and fluid levels. Worry about tires, and just drive it. No reason to drain fuel etc, unless you have a serious concern that warrants that.
If it's running, run it
2
Posted on 7/12/26 at 11:33 am to CatfishJohn
quote:
young woman driving that car immediately makes me think stripper
The most modest shy soft spoken woman in my office drives one and I laugh every time I see her in it
Posted on 7/12/26 at 11:37 am to W2NOMO
This. Call first though before you haul it there. They just worked on my 2007 and 2008 Shelby GT500’s. New tires, oil change, fuel tank flush and new fuel pumps. Would highly recommend.. I’ve used them for many years.
Posted on 7/12/26 at 1:20 pm to eitek1
quote:
The oil is fine.
That oil is oxidized; I bet it is over 50 abs/cm. Nitration is off the scale too.
The number one thing I would do immediately is change the oil. Tires need replacing, and check the moisture content in the brake fluid.
Condition the leather and plastic/rubber ASAP. I would wash it well and get some quality wax on the paint. If you are going to ceramic coat it I would wait until after I waxed it once.
Posted on 7/12/26 at 1:27 pm to tewino
My boy Laquavius will do it right, just drop it off at his house off Hollywood and he’ll fix it for a good price.
Posted on 7/12/26 at 5:44 pm to CrawDude
quote:How many episodes there Chef?
Many of the radio shows are on Apple podcast - “The Automotive Hour”, 350 episodes with summaries of the topic covered.
This post was edited on 7/12/26 at 5:45 pm
Posted on 7/12/26 at 5:53 pm to ChatGPT of LA
I'd drain the fuel, fill it with good non ethanol fuel, and maybe throw a can of Chevron Techron in the tank too.
Definitely expect to change out the tires.
I bought an old Datsun. Tires looked great, but they were about 16 years old. Old man just never drove it. I went and had the rims replaced with period specific rims and the tires just fell apart when they were taking them off the old rims. Completely dry rotted.
Definitely expect to change out the tires.
I bought an old Datsun. Tires looked great, but they were about 16 years old. Old man just never drove it. I went and had the rims replaced with period specific rims and the tires just fell apart when they were taking them off the old rims. Completely dry rotted.
Posted on 7/12/26 at 5:56 pm to tewino
I just love how the op assumes that everyone knows where he is located
Posted on 7/12/26 at 6:17 pm to clamdip
quote:Planning to run fuel system cleaner for the first time soon as preventative maintenace.
a can of Chevron Techron
I only use ethanol free gas.
Mechanic recommended Chevron with Techron and said PEA is the important thing it needs to have.
He also recommended adding it to the tank before an oil change. Do y'all agree with this plan?
Posted on 7/12/26 at 7:07 pm to Rouge
quote:
just love how the op assumes that everyone knows where he is located
I’ve come to just assume BR
Posted on 7/12/26 at 7:08 pm to Recognizable Poster
Drain tank.
Change oil.
Belts.
Hoses.
Tires.
Brake fluid.
Drop a can of seafoam in the tank and fresh real gas.
If there was ethanol you dont want to run that shite in there.
Condition seats if it is leather and wipe down all plastics with a good conditioner.
Enjoy. Great car.
Change oil.
Belts.
Hoses.
Tires.
Brake fluid.
Drop a can of seafoam in the tank and fresh real gas.
If there was ethanol you dont want to run that shite in there.
Condition seats if it is leather and wipe down all plastics with a good conditioner.
Enjoy. Great car.
Posted on 7/12/26 at 8:04 pm to ChatGPT of LA
quote:
It runs dude. No issues.
Of course change oil and filters and fluid levels. Worry about tires, and just drive it. No reason to drain fuel etc, unless you have a serious concern that warrants that.
If it's running, run it
Don't listen to this dumbass.
Posted on 7/12/26 at 9:51 pm to Itsnotme
quote:
Don't listen to this dumbass
Huh? After the fluids, with a running vehicle, wTF would you advise to go drop a bunch of money on an operating vehicle
fricking moron
Posted on 7/16/26 at 7:24 am to MyRockstarComplex
After seeing these post, I think I might sell it. I’m new to Tiger droppings. This was actually a car that my grandson inherited it from his father.
Posted on 7/16/26 at 7:35 am to soccerfüt
quote:
Trade it in and get a chick-ish car.
Trade it in for anything more reliable too.
Posted on 7/16/26 at 8:26 am to tewino
When asking for a recommendation it’s always helpful to tell us where on the planet you’re located.
Posted on 7/16/26 at 8:38 am to tewino
I’d call A Car Automotive
(225) 925-9174
You can ask him if he wants to handle it.
One of the few in BTR, I’d trust.
To start, Pull the plugs, Marvel Mystery Oil in the cylinders.
(225) 925-9174
You can ask him if he wants to handle it.
One of the few in BTR, I’d trust.
To start, Pull the plugs, Marvel Mystery Oil in the cylinders.
Posted on 7/16/26 at 9:07 am to tewino
Any halfway decent mechanic could get it back running. Complete front to back fluid change. Drain the fuel, flush the system. Sitting for four years isn't THAT bad.
As long as the rodents haven't been in it. That could be a nightmare.
As long as the rodents haven't been in it. That could be a nightmare.
Page 2 of 3
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News