I've been offered a 93 Legacy AT that has been in storage for over a year. I've been told there is some rust but don't know much else about it or any details on preparation for storage. Are there any known issues with the car and what should I anticipate to get it going after its storage?

Hopefully it was prepared and stored properly. If not, consider the following items I performed on a Caravan that had sat for about 6 months with no precautions:

 

 

Check the battery and charge or replace as necessary.

 

 

Add fresh gas and a FI cleaner.

 

 

Check all fluids and do an oil change and filter.

 

 

Get the mouse nests out of the air delivery, exhaust, and heater blower systems.

 

 

MOST IMPORTANT: Remove the plugs and give each cylinder a brief shot of PT blaster followed by a teaspoon or so of oil from a turkey baster. Crank the engine to distribute the lubricant and re-supply engine oil to all internal parts before starting it up. After a year there will be no oil left on anything. Starting it will score about every moving part.

 

 

The tires may exhibit stress cracking at the bulge. If they do and are the least bit worn or old, you might consider replacing them soon.

 

 

Let it warm up gradually and cycle through all auto trans gears to warm up the tyranny before driving.

 

 

Check for leaks and the ATF level.

Drive slow for the first few miles while the differential and misc. seals get relubricated.

 

Happy motoring.