Question regarding gasoline...
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Burning Brakes
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Question regarding gasoline...
Okay, I'm trying to get all my questions out there, so I can make some more progress tomorrow. I've just replaced my injectors. Here in FL, I can get "real" gas across the street, and have been using that. The car has sat since last November, with the same gas in it...probably not much. ..one to five gallons in it. Am I okay to start it up with the new injectors, or should I drain it and start fresh? I hate taking the fuel pump etc. out...done it more times than I can count, but will if I have to. Thanks!
Pro
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You should be fine. If you have concerns, dump 5 gallons of good gas in it, with an ounce of Stabil. Ive had cars sit for as much as 6 months with no additive, and fire right up. I do try to keep a little Stabil in the Vettes at all times, just to protect my investment. h
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Burning Brakes
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You should be fine. If you have concerns, dump 5 gallons of good gas in it, with an ounce of Stabil. Ive had cars sit for as much as 6 months with no additive, and fire right up. I do try to keep a little Stabil in the Vettes at all times, just to protect my investment. h
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Burning Brakes
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Yes,. I have a cap on it. Thanks...I remember looking into this a few years ago when my car sat a long time. A lot from both sides out there. I don't think it's been long enough myself, but wanted to be safe with the new injectors and all. Thanks!
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The issue is the alcohol in the gas at the pumps that we are forced to buy. Alcohol molecules will combine with water formed in the tank from condensation since most of us do not have the luxury of being able to store our cars in a climate stable garage Then the alcohol/water mixture corrodes metal components hence the need for Stabil. It does however take a long time for gas to go "stale". If you are willing to pay the price and have access to aviation gas, it has no alcohol, high octane, and will last years without going "stale".
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Burning Brakes
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The issue is the alcohol in the gas at the pumps that we are forced to buy. Alcohol molecules will combine with water formed in the tank from condensation since most of us do not have the luxury of being able to store our cars in a climate stable garage Then the alcohol/water mixture corrodes metal components hence the need for Stabil. It does however take a long time for gas to go "stale". If you are willing to pay the price and have access to aviation gas, it has no alcohol, high octane, and will last years without going "stale".
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That's what I use when prepping my car for winter storage, that and a can of Stabil.
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Burning Brakes
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Well, I'm not all that well versed in what's out there these days, as I've always driven older cars...but the stuff I'm using is "ethanol free". Is that the same thing? Thanks...
Instructor
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'Real Gas'
I certainly hope that they do away with this 10% Alcohol enhanced gasoline, my car will appreciate it. Here in Georgia you can now purchase 'real gas' at QT (Quik Trip) for those not in the SE. Though it may be that it is only at the QT that is closest to my house, which is near Lake Lanier...Boat Motors HATE alcohol gas...
We need to get back to feeding the corn to cows and not make crappy gas.
D.
We need to get back to feeding the corn to cows and not make crappy gas.
D.
Le Mans Master
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From: Clearwater Florida
..... I have been using E85 for the last 2 years and love that crappy gas ... mine doesn't sit around much for long periods of time ... its more drag car than DD ... go moonshine ! .....
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Burning Brakes
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I certainly hope that they do away with this 10% Alcohol enhanced gasoline, my car will appreciate it. Here in Georgia you can now purchase 'real gas' at QT (Quik Trip) for those not in the SE. Though it may be that it is only at the QT that is closest to my house, which is near Lake Lanier...Boat Motors HATE alcohol gas...
We need to get back to feeding the corn to cows and not make crappy gas.
D.
We need to get back to feeding the corn to cows and not make crappy gas.
D.
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Burning Brakes
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Ah, what gettin' old does to ya! I must have done 30-40k a year in my cars when I was in my 20's...
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