Car didn't work for a long time

[dogan124]

Car has been passive for months

Hii,

I'm expecting to come together again to my lovely w124 300 td estate AT, as we were apart for some reason. It has been 5 months without any engine start. I expect would take another few more.

I wonder how I should handle it when time comes. Should I have it towed to a garage or turn on the key and drive (if battery allows)?

I feel I should change the engine oil and filters. How about AT oil and filter ?

Any other advise appriciated

Regards

Dogan

 

[Dieselman]

Strictly speaking you should have changed the oil before laying the car up but no point doing it now.
Diesels fair much better than petrol engines when left standing so just charge the battery and fire it up.
Edit:
A spray of WD40 or light oil into the air intake as the engine is cranked over may well help with starting and provide the valves and piston rings with additional lubrication.
Don't use Ezi-start.