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Hi folks,
So I stored my car for the first year for 6 months over the winter and there was no issue to start it. (2019 124 Lusso).
The second time I stored the 124 (2021-2022) over the winter, it did not start.
Both times the car was on a trickle charger.
I got it towed to Fiat and they said the car needed to be primed.
They recommend starting the car at least once a month and let it run for 15 minutes or at least drive it around a bit.
They also said that the dealer can only prime it when I asked what should I do if it happens again.
That being said, does anyone know how to prime the oil? I'm sure it doesn't take a genius, just the right tools which I have none of.
This way I can tell my mechanic instead of Fiat doing it as my warranty will only last so long.
Did any one else have these issues?
Does the added catch can have anything to do with it?
I read in other areas on here that opening the oil cap and starting it helps. I mentioned this to the dealer but they said that didn't help regarding my situation.
So I stored my car for the first year for 6 months over the winter and there was no issue to start it. (2019 124 Lusso).
The second time I stored the 124 (2021-2022) over the winter, it did not start.
Both times the car was on a trickle charger.
I got it towed to Fiat and they said the car needed to be primed.
They recommend starting the car at least once a month and let it run for 15 minutes or at least drive it around a bit.
They also said that the dealer can only prime it when I asked what should I do if it happens again.
That being said, does anyone know how to prime the oil? I'm sure it doesn't take a genius, just the right tools which I have none of.
This way I can tell my mechanic instead of Fiat doing it as my warranty will only last so long.
Did any one else have these issues?
Does the added catch can have anything to do with it?
I read in other areas on here that opening the oil cap and starting it helps. I mentioned this to the dealer but they said that didn't help regarding my situation.