So there is a 98 Civic with 35ish K miles on it. Hasnt been turned on for about two years. What steps should I take to get it to start?

Im assuming try and jump first offm but what else? Any ideas? I know it'll need a tune-up once its running.

Also, the shift stick is VERY sticky, hard to get from reverse to Park. Doesnt feel like it ever lands in the gears. Its Automatic FWIW.

Any help is GREATLY appreciated!!!!

 

nobody on here knows how to get this car running safely?

 

Not everyone LIVES on the boards 24/7. Take it easy.

I would change all the fluids and check all hoses and belts for cracks. When a car isn't started for a long time the rubber starts to crack.

 

I wasnt trying to be a jerk in the least. Apologies.

I didnt think of the hoses. Thanks.

So here's what I'll do:

Change spark plugs
spray Marvel Mystery in the cylinders
pour gas additive in the tank along with new gas
jump the car and it should run ok???

Im dumb, obviously.

Thanks a ton.

 

don't know what marvel mystery is but.. anyways don't expect the battery to be in good condition.. it will probly not hold a charge very well due to sitting that long.. good luck.. shouldn't be any problems.. it's a honda

 

Make sure you change all fluids and put some fresh gas in it due to condensation.

 

just with the new fluids and fresh gas and a jump it outta start right up.

 

Also check the belts make sure they dont have like a rough crackly surface.

 

What everyone else said...plus since it's been sitting for so long without being run, I would recommend disabling the ignition and cycling the engine a couple times to deliver oil to the head.

 

Hmm. I didn't even think of that.