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Old Jan 28, 2021 | 09:44 AM
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I was wondering how much gas you keep in your vette if you only drive it once or twice a month, also do you put any type of fuel stabilizer in the tank.
If you use a fuel stabilizer what brand ( if you can post brand names not sure of the rules).
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Old Jan 28, 2021 | 09:49 AM
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Best is full, non-ethanol, and a can of Techron. Welcome to the forum
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Old Jan 28, 2021 | 10:21 AM
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I don’t worry about the fuel in the summer time. I drive similarly to you. In the winter when it sits the most I make sure it’s full. In the winter if the roads are clean and dry I will pull it out for a run.
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Old Jan 28, 2021 | 11:03 AM
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If you only drive once or twice a month, I would try to keep the tank full. I would also use Stabil or Seafoam in the tank. Welcome to the forum!
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Old Jan 28, 2021 | 11:58 AM
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When stored, full with 93 non ethonal, otherwise just mostly keep the tank full and run techron thru about twice a year.
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Old Jan 28, 2021 | 12:20 PM
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I have been using Shell 92 octane (don't have unleaded avail) & Techron. I try not to get the fuel level below 1/2 tank...Enjoy the Vette!
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Old Jan 28, 2021 | 01:05 PM
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If I am not going to drive the car for a while, I put in a bottle of Sta-Bil and fill the tank with gas.
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I have been using Shell 92 octane (don't have unleaded avail) & Techron. I try not to get the fuel level below 1/2 tank...Enjoy the Vette!
OOPS, I wanted to say w/ethanol 92 octane Shell. I've been using Techron since '99 & have not had any gas gauge issues...
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