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The car hasnt been started in 3 years.what should i do to get it running?

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I would suggest to drain the fuel tank, if it has not been done already.........

Put a new battery, in, dont just charge the old one, as it is more than 3 years old......

Remove the spark plugs, and crank engine a few times to remove dust, and debris from inside the cylinders...this will also aid in lubricating the cylinder walls with oil before it starts.

I would aslo sugget changing the engine oil a week after running it, as this would have degraded as well, by just sitting there.

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