So for the first time in the last 5 years I don't drive my truck daily. I washed her and tucked her in the garage...where she waits for me to start detailing every square inch.

In the mean time, I honestly don't know...what do i need to do to keep her ready to roll? Do I need to run it every week? I know that if I start it up I need to run it to full temp and let the condensation burn from the oil/exhaust.

What do you guys that don't drive your truck every day do, if anything?

 

Sitting idle for extended periods is not good. It allows seals and engine components to run dry. Lack of lubrication will cause seal to become dry and cause leaks. If you can help it I would start and drive around the block once a week.

 

This is what I do Billy-Bob...
Disconnect the battery if you store it more than 2 weeks. Once you do get ready to start it, pull the fuel pump fuse before starting it and crank it over for 30 seconds to get the oil back up in the galley's before starting it for real.
I've also heard you should store it with a full tank of fuel so that there isn't much room for condensation to occur but to me, and since I let it sit for months on end, it just turns into a tank full of bad-fuel.
When you do fire it up, run it through some heat cycles. Don't just turn it on to turn it on, turn it on, warm it up, go bash on it and let it cool and then put her away wet!

 

yeah, I know to not just let it idle but to run it around a bit. I'm waiting for a little sunshine to get her out.

Keep the tank full and take it out on Sunday for a little drive should keep everything in good shape, about what I thought.

 

I try to drive mine at least once a week. If nothing else, just a quick trip to the grocery store. Unfortunately, mine sits outside so that is even worse than you havening yours tucked nicely away in the garage. I don't know what tires you run but one issue I have with my NittoDRs is they will get flat spots if they sit in one spot for too long. It usually only takes about a mile of driving for them to smooth out but If I were going to store the truck for exteded periods, I would either over inflate the tires or set it up on jack stands.

 

Oh yeah, forgot about the tires thing. I also put mine on jack stands.

 

I'll just drive it like I stole it once a week or so. I don't really want it to sit long enough to require jacking it up for stands...since I don't own any or a jack

 

Simple solution there Billy-Bob...Buy a lift!!

 

I would keep an eye on the battery and store it with some sea foam in the fuel since its also a great stabilizer.

 

Intermittent use? Sounds like my ***** after marriage....I just keep it washed and lubed on a regular basis, taking joy rides and hoping someone else will want to take a ride with me sometimes.