winterizing and fuel
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2006
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From: MN
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Loveland CO to Central Coast CA
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Drifting
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Iowa
Yes, there are 2 fuel tanks.
I don't have access to it right now but sometime ago one of the Vendors posted a thread in which a C6 had been in a wreck. All the body parts were removed and the fuel tanks among other items were easy to see.
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Wilmington NC
I've never added stabilizer to any of my cars when stored and it's never been a problem. They are usually in storage for about 4 months. I do fill the tank before storing them.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Livonia MI
I usually do put in some Starbrite marine product's Star-Tron enzyme fuel treatment, but don't top off the tank. This stuff's compatible with ethanol, and my boating buddies seem to like it. l like to start out the spring with fresh new tank of 93 octane. It really doesn't take very long for rating's to start dropping. I have an older high compression carbureted car, on the edge of running on 93 octane. After a few month's of the same gas, I can really start to feel the performane drop.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Hudson, WI
I am on board with adding Stabil to your tank. I've worked for one of the "Major" oil companies for the last several years and I can tell you that all grades of gasoline start to degrade after about 30 days if left untreated. Also, that 30 day clock starts ticking when the refining process is complete so deduct a few days to allow the gasoline to get your station and in to your tank. While it will take longer than 30 days for there to be a problem with stored fuel, I think Stabil is cheap insurance. Also, if you live in a cold area, it is important to fill your tank prior to storage to prevent condensation when the temperatures fluctuate. Unfortunately, Ethanol loves to combine with water and forms a jelly like mess when it does. I personally think that alot of what we did in the past with our gasoline powered toys is going to have to go out the door as the feds dictate higher Ethanol levels in our motor fuels.
