2001 Hyundai Sonata Starting after 9 months in garage

Tiny
WILLROB
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  • 2001 HYUNDAI SONATA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
The vehicle has not been started in 9 months.
How should I go about starting it to avoid damage?
Thursday, July 24th, 2014 AT 1:48 PM

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Tiny
FREEMBA
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  • 1,152 POSTS
Once you have a good battery, check the hoses and belts to be sure they are Ok.
Since the car has been in a garage for the entire time you don't have to worry much about weather related problems (that's good).

Check the coolant and engine oil (add if necessary).
Start engine and monitor dashboard lights and look under hood to see if anything look suspicious.

Let me know how it goes.
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Thursday, July 24th, 2014 AT 3:45 PM

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