The video features Chrisfix, a car enthusiast, who shares essential steps to check and prepare a car that has been sitting for a long time (4-6 months or more) before starting the engine. The car is a Mustang that Chrisfix purchased from an online auction and plans to turn into a drift car.
The steps include:
1. Lubricating the ignition lock with dry lubricant spray to fix a sticking key.
2. Checking the engine for animal nests or debris that could catch fire.
3. Draining and replacing the engine oil to prevent damage from old, broken-down oil.
4. Fogging the cylinders with lubricating oil to prevent damage from dry cylinder walls.
5. Draining the old gas tank and replacing it with new gas.
6. Checking the coolant level and testing its temperature protection.
7. Checking the power steering fluid and brake fluid levels.
After completing these steps, Chrisfix attempts to start the car but finds that the battery is dead. He uses a mini jump starter to jump-start the car, but it doesn't start. He suspects a faulty fuel pump and uses starting fluid to temporarily get the engine running.
The video concludes with Chrisfix planning to do a fuel pressure test and other diagnostics in the next video of the series on building the drift car.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The car, a Mustang, was purchased from an online auction and had been sitting for a long time, at least 4-6 months or longer.
2. The car's ignition lock was sticking, making it difficult to insert and remove the key.
3. A dry lubricant spray was used to fix the sticking ignition lock.
4. When a car sits for a long time, animals may make their homes in the engine compartment.
5. It's essential to check the engine oil before starting the car, as low oil levels or old oil can cause damage.
6. The car's oil was very low, and the owner decided to drain and replace it with new oil.
7. A sample of the old oil was taken for analysis to determine the condition of the engine.
8. The oil filter was replaced with a new one, and the owner used a tin foil trick to minimize the mess.
9. The spark plugs were inspected, and their gaps were checked to ensure they were within the recommended range.
10. The cylinders were fogged with lubricating oil to protect the engine before starting.
11. The gas tank was drained to remove old gas, which can clog the fuel system.
12. The coolant level and condition were checked, and a hydrometer was used to test the coolant's temperature protection.
13. The power steering fluid and brake fluid levels were checked to ensure they were within the recommended ranges.
14. The car's battery was dead and required a jump start using a mini jump starter.
15. The car was started using starter fluid, which suggested that the fuel pump might be faulty.