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> How Often To Run My Garage Queen?, To keep the fuel lines "fresh"
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post Jun 6 2005, 03:35 PM
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Couldn't find a previous thread on this subject but does anyone have advice how often I should drive my garage queen? I am mainly concerned with keeping the fuel lines fresh and oil distributed over critical parts. My current practice is driving the car at least ten to twenty miles every three weeks. Thank you in advance! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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post Jun 6 2005, 03:38 PM
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The least I would want to do is one, or two heat cycles per week.. I just don't like the moisture sitting in there, with the oil drained off.


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post Jun 6 2005, 03:56 PM
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I run mine one to three times a week in the summer and maybe once or twice a month in the winter. I think once a month would be sufficient as long as you drive the car long enough to reach full operating temperature.

Lately I've been disconnecting the battery which prevents the clock from running down the battery.
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post Jun 6 2005, 03:56 PM
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Dang, it's kinda sad to hear about a teener that is only driven just enough to keep it alive. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif)
But hey, I bet it's a beaut.

I drive mine as much as possible! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/w00t.gif)
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post Jun 6 2005, 04:03 PM
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Yes, it is kind of sad driving it once in a while to keep it alive. Thirty years in the family, 88,000 miles, original paint, and no rust, I am deciding what direction to go in the future. Until then, I am just keeping it from disintegrating into a pile of iron. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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post Jun 6 2005, 04:06 PM
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Wish you were closer. I don't charge much to drive one now and then! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

Sounds like you've got a prescious car there. Wow, 30 years in the fam and no rust! Glad to hear you are taking good care of her.
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post Jun 6 2005, 04:10 PM
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Well, you're not going to keep the fuel lines themselves "fresh". Rubber deteriorates with age whether it's used or not. Engine heat only hastens the process. Keeping the fuel itself fresh is another matter. Keep the tank full during storage, which reduces condensation in the tank (which causes rust, as the heavier water sinks to the bottom of the tank).

I've seen parts in an engine that sat for several years still oil covered, so I'd not worry too much about the oil draining off. It will react with moisture, anyway, so sludge will still form. 30 miles isn't a terribly long trip, about the minimum I'd say was worthwhile doing.
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post Jun 6 2005, 04:15 PM
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Fill it up, drive it until the tank is empty. Fill it up, drive it until the tank is empty. Fill it up, drive it until the tank is empty. Fill it up, drive it until the tank is empty. Fill it up, drive it until the tank is empty. Fill it up, drive it until the tank is empty. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post Jun 6 2005, 04:25 PM
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LMAO Mark! Thanks! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)
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post Jun 6 2005, 05:20 PM
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I heard a rumor you need to drive it at least once a day... with the top off on a tight mountain road (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)

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post Jun 6 2005, 05:34 PM
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You can put fuel stableizer in the tank to help it from not settleing out.
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post Jun 6 2005, 06:05 PM
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QUOTE (GWN7 @ Jun 6 2005, 03:34 PM)
You can put fuel stableizer in the tank to help it from not settleing out.

Do they even use fuel stabilzer in the US? I know I use it every winter in my car, lawn mower and outboard motor and every summer in my snowblower and snowmachine.
The stuff works great at maintaining the octane level in the gas so it doesn't turn to varnish.
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post Jun 6 2005, 06:07 PM
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Mostly Marine applications...but yes we use it.
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post Jun 6 2005, 07:01 PM
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does that stuff really work?
conversely, I ascribe too the "Mark method".
Yaknow, as long as you take care of the paint and interior and drive defensively, you should be able to put infinite miles on. Just do the upkeep.....

(edit- OK not infinitely really, but my lifetime)
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post Jun 6 2005, 10:16 PM
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Fuel Stabilizer! Umm, I should have thought about that earlier. I'll keep the tank filled too. BTW: My father let the car sit in his garage for 16 years undisturbed. I'm lucky he kept the tank filled. Thanks for the suggestions! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post Jun 6 2005, 10:37 PM
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DRIVE IT....its good for you and it won't hurt the car.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving-girl.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif)
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post Jun 7 2005, 11:49 AM
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While your trying to figure out what direction to go in you should drive it as much as possible. This should help with your decision.
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post Jun 7 2005, 12:23 PM
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QUOTE (Rhodes71/914 @ Jun 7 2005, 09:49 AM)
While your trying to figure out what direction to go in you should drive it as much as possible. This should help with your decision.

If you want to know how to drive it I got this friend. Just put a orage cone in front of him and he will stand on the gas.
Personally I know gas will go bad in about a month. so no matter if it is full or empty you will have "flat gas". Stabilizer will help.
But ........ I make a point to drive the car to less than a quarter tank and only fill it up on the day I intend to drive the piss out of it. Way less carb problems with fresh gas. FI follows the same rules only worser when injector gets clogged.
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post Jun 7 2005, 12:32 PM
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i have 85k miles on my car, and i contemplated on limiting the number of days i drive it per year, because i don't ever want to hit 100k miles. then, something weird happened; i had the engine rebuilt and winter ended. then, the sun came out and it was suddenly 75 degrees. now i can't stop driving the darn thing. it has become my summer DD. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)
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post Jun 7 2005, 02:52 PM
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Thanks for the good advice! Today looks like a great day for a drive! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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