Lost the keys, I need to Move the car?

SULLY63

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1992 OLDSMOBILE 88
3.8L
2WD
AUTOMATIC
84,515 MILES

Hi,

This vehicle is my 95 yr. Old father-in-law that is being donated to the American Cancer Society. He lost the keys and I need to move it out of the garage for pickup. The car has not been driven for 7 years. Battery drained. I cannot find info on what to do.

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KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
43,060 POSTS

Can I ask if the front wheels are straight? If so, you can use a floor jack and raise the rear of the car and roll it backwards out of the garage. please check out this video to help show you how:

https://youtu.be/xLFn_bMkZc0?si=orZ9zpk57gzDykfK

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.

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Monday, October 23rd, 2023 AT 4:29 PM

SULLY63

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Yes, tires are straight. I need to get it in neutral. I can chock the wheels and have someone inside with a foot on the brake and the parking brake engaged. I need to find the gear linkage to disconnect so I can move it out of park. It's so old. I have no idea whether I have to jack it up or go under the hood. Any info would be appreciated!

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Monday, October 23rd, 2023 AT 5:06 PM

KEN L