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[Cees Klumper]

During the pandemic I could not get to my 1969 280 SL for two years. Once I did, it fired right back up, and that was with a tank full of 2 year-old Ethanol-laced fuel. So, check the oil, coolant and brake fluid levels as suggested, take a deep breadth and start her up, chances are it will be just fine.

p.s. I hate to admit it, but my tires are about 16 years old and I am still driving (albeit not on the highway) with them. I know I know, next year.

[kelseytara]

Thanks to both of you for the tips! I'll definitely check all of the fluids before driving it.

As for the tires, if I was just going to drive her around locally, I probably wouldn't worry as much, but as I have a four hour drive to get her from my parents' place to mine, I just don't want to risk it. I had a tire blowout on my old ford escape years ago on the freeway and it was both the most terrifying (and expensive) car experience. Tore half of the bumper off!