Hello, I put my Crossfire away about four and a half years ago and want to get it up and running again. It was running fine when I put it away but is there is anything I should do to prepare it before starting it again besides a new battery and fresh gas? Has anyone had experience with this or know of a thread dealing related to this?

 

Any puddles under the car? Check all the rubber; Squeeze the hoses, probable replace tires ( they are okay for a short slow test run, but replace before going out onto freeways)
How much gas in the tank? More than 1/3 drain from the hoses under the car and put fresh gas in it.
Check all fluid levels ( it is time for new anti freeze, oil and brake fluid. Ever change the differential oil? It's probably past due.
Look at the wiring and inspect interior and exterior for rodent damage.Pull off the air cleaner and get a good look at the engine, be sure the intake is clean and clear. Exercise the brake peddle before you even start it. You will need to replace brake fluid soon, but okay for slow run around the block.
Turn on lights and walk around car checking; use hazard lights and check. Instrument panel light Okay? Start it and listen for odd noise. Back out the drive, but stop and put in park before you enter street and look under car again for puddles; Let it idle awhile. Good Luck! Hope it was stored inside.

 

I would also change the oil and oil filter. After fresh gas has been run through to the engine I would replace the fuel filter and rubber fuel lines. I would also change the brake fluid and check the brake hoses at each wheel for cracking, replace if necessary. I would change the power steering fluid. I would change the trans fluid and filter if it is an automatic. Or fluid only in a manual. Change the differential fluid or at least check the level. Check all of the vacuum lines in the engine bay for dry rot. Check the spark plugs, at least one intake and one exhaust plug and determine if they should be replaced. Clean the rust under the coil packs for a good ground. Check your air boxes and air filters, and especially the blower motor under the cowl cover for rodent housing and or damage. Check the PSE for water damage and clean the drain. Lube all hinges. Check the tires for dry rot. Check the brake pads and calipers. Maybe turn the rotors if they have heavy rust. Change the antifreeze. Check all lights. I would change the fluids before driving it. Not saying that you need all of this. Just what I would do. Basically at least check everything. Replace as needed or as budget allows.