Attempting To Start A 2018 Hyundai Elantra Parked Indoors For Over 3 Years

In 2018, I purchased a 2018 Hyundai Elantra for my mom. In 2022, she was no longer able to drive and it's been parked indoors for over 3 years. Sold my 2017 Mazda 6 a few months ago, so I'm going to try to get the Elantra with 7000 miles up and running.

Here's a list of what I have so far      

  • A 4000A  and 2000A Peak amp 12V Lithium Portable Jumpers
  • CRC05671 Starting Fluid with Lubricity (it's all they had in stock)
  •  1L of 50/50 ATF/Acetone mix to spray into cylinder heads
  • Siphoning hose to remove 1/8 of a tank of old gas
  • 5L Jerry can of fresh regular gas
  • WD40 and wire brush to clean spark plugs

What are the chances I need to turn the engine over by hand?

Would using premium gas or adding fuel additive help if I can't remove the old gas?

Posted Sep 3, 2025, 6:15 PM UTC

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