D5 (2005 on) - Running S60 after long time off road.

george 73 · Jun 9th, 2017, 05:34

Hello. I have an 05 S60 D5 which due to health problems, has been off the road for a few months. I have run it occasionally but now I am able to drive again, I am unsure if I am doing the right thing, by putting it back on the road. I say this because even though I have, as I say, run it occasionally, there is quite a bit of smoke coming from the exhaust Would a good run down the motorway help?? Your input would be most welcome.
Edit.. Sorry, forgot to say, I didn't have excessive smoke problems prior to the car being 'laid up'
george

Simmy · Jun 9th, 2017, 18:50

probably condensation let the engine run up to operateing temp before going for a run out . check all oils and fluids . dont thrash it

george 73 · Jun 9th, 2017, 20:51

Thank you Simmy. I can't try it out yet because 23rd of this month is the date I have chosen for my insurance to begin. I will let you know how your recommendation turned out after that date.
Sincere regards.
george

george 73 · Jun 28th, 2017, 20:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simmy

probably condensation let the engine run up to operateing temp before going for a run out . check all oils and fluids . dont thrash it

Did as you suggested Simmy and you are absolutely correct, it was condensation. Engine running like a dream as it always was.

Thank you very much
george

olliemayo · Jul 2nd, 2017, 21:06

A few months is of no consequence, honestly. It is when a car sits for months and months you begin to need to think about fuel condition and oil and filters etc.

Wash the car as soon as possible, properly.

Simmy · Jul 4th, 2017, 19:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by george 73

Did as you suggested Simmy and you are absolutely correct, it was condensation. Engine running like a dream as it always was.

Thank you very much
george

glad your all sorted george . keep on driveing . volvo of course.

Jun 9th, 2017, 05:34	#1
george 73 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 23rd, 2020 17:47 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Moreton Wirral	Running S60 after long time off road. Hello. I have an 05 S60 D5 which due to health problems, has been off the road for a few months. I have run it occasionally but now I am able to drive again, I am unsure if I am doing the right thing, by putting it back on the road. I say this because even though I have, as I say, run it occasionally, there is quite a bit of smoke coming from the exhaust Would a good run down the motorway help?? Your input would be most welcome. Edit.. Sorry, forgot to say, I didn't have excessive smoke problems prior to the car being 'laid up' george Last edited by george 73; Jun 9th, 2017 at 07:59.

Jun 9th, 2017, 18:50	#2
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:50 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	probably condensation let the engine run up to operateing temp before going for a run out . check all oils and fluids . dont thrash it

Jun 9th, 2017, 20:51	#3
george 73 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 23rd, 2020 17:47 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Moreton Wirral	Thank you Simmy. I can't try it out yet because 23rd of this month is the date I have chosen for my insurance to begin. I will let you know how your recommendation turned out after that date. Sincere regards. george

Jul 2nd, 2017, 21:06	#5
olliemayo Junior Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2018 14:12 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Wells	A few months is of no consequence, honestly. It is when a car sits for months and months you begin to need to think about fuel condition and oil and filters etc. Wash the car as soon as possible, properly.

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