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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 12:53 PM
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Default FUEL IN TANK and WINTER STORAGE

I think igot about 1/4 of a tank in there still....but the car won;t be up and running till april time......

Is it wise NOT to rag it next year with this old fuel?!?! or compeltly drain it away and start fresh?!?!?!?!

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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 12:57 PM
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no u want a full tank, AND use an additive called...err hold on i'll go get the name of it, full tank will stop the inside of the tank rusting.
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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 01:00 PM
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here we go sta-bil

http://www.goldeagle.com/sta-bil/products.htm
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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 01:03 PM
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Yup, full tank will stop condensation/rust.
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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 01:32 PM
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the last thing you want is condensation inside your filler hose or tank, so a full tank is what i was advised if leaving your car standing
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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 02:23 PM
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BEEN STANDING AROUND FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS NOW!!! not too late is it?!?!
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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 02:30 PM
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what about no fuel?
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