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| sherman1 |
 Mar 29 2006, 01:58 PM
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Team McLaren  Group: Members Posts: 57 Joined: 10-March 06 From: Woodside, CA Member No.: 5,697  |
OK, minds outta the gutter !
We're talking gasoline in the 914 tank - How long can a 1/4 -1/2 tank of gas sit in the tank, while the car is in storage, or under restoration (whatever) before it turns bad & begins to look like old varnish? I know I can drain the gas out, into 5 gallon containers, but I wanted to avoid that if possible. I figured about 4-5 months before it begins to go bad, but not sure. How about using a gas-additive, or octane boost? Any gas experts here? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) Thanks! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) |
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| watsonrx13 |
Mar 29 2006, 06:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
Well, I just purchased a car that hadn't run in over 2 years. I don't know when the fuel was filled, but I decided to drain everything, test and clean the injectors, then try and start the car. Here's what the fuel looked like after I drained it....
BTW, I will agree with Joe, I wouldn't let the car sit too long without actually running the engine for several minutes, or drive it around the block. After Joe cleaned and rebuilt my carbs, I have since added the POR-15 fuel additive so that it won't breakdown as quickly.... -- Rob Attached image(s) 
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sherman1 How long can you leave it in...? Mar 29 2006, 01:58 PM
ninefourteener I don't think 4 or 5 months should really be a... Mar 29 2006, 02:03 PM ArtechnikA today's gasoline is very volatile. it's p... Mar 29 2006, 02:07 PM "7" I use Por-15 Fuel Preservative & Stabilizer both i... Mar 29 2006, 02:08 PM Joe Ricard I agree with Rich. Gas goes bad relatively quickl... Mar 29 2006, 02:26 PM sherman1 Great info, thanks guys!!
I will look int... Mar 29 2006, 02:52 PM Joe Ricard Well, I had a large amount of gas left over from m... Mar 29 2006, 03:14 PM jd74914 The last time I drained a tank (the gas was like a... Mar 29 2006, 03:18 PM fitsbain My teener has gas that has been in the tank for 9 ... Mar 29 2006, 04:54 PM sherman1 9 years in the tank...? http... Mar 29 2006, 06:24 PM kpex914 gas goes stale after 60 days. use Stabil to keep i... Mar 29 2006, 08:37 PM Michael Oberg A few months ago I helped dig my parent's ... Mar 29 2006, 09:51 PM BarberDave http://www.914world.com/bbs2/... Mar 30 2006, 04:55 AM ArtechnikA ... Mar 30 2006, 10:58 AM |
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