Full, Half or Empty!!!!!!!!
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I store mine with the tank full and a bottle of Sta-Bil in the tank.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: West Yellowstone MT/Rocklin CA
With ethanol, having as little in the tank is best as the stuff really degrades quickly.
If you have a temperature controlled garage that you can always keep the humidity under 40%, as close to empty is the best choice. If not, then full.
Either way add some stabilizer to the tank.
My garage is 68-70 degrees all winter long and about 30% humidity - I leave it 1/8 tank or less.
If you have a temperature controlled garage that you can always keep the humidity under 40%, as close to empty is the best choice. If not, then full.
Either way add some stabilizer to the tank.
My garage is 68-70 degrees all winter long and about 30% humidity - I leave it 1/8 tank or less.
I used to leave my stored vehicles full with Stabil. But, with ethanol degrading as it does, I have noticed a difference in performance after storage. I have talked to several fuel experts and mechanics about the ethanol degradation phenomena and they tell me that you can lose significant octane level during storage. I leave mine as empty as I can now and refill with fresh fuel when I start driving again.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: shavertown Pa.
Whatever is left in the tank is my answer, if it was a metal tank I might want it full so the tank wouldn't rust.
I guess keeping the metal parts of the pump and sender submerged isn't a bad idea, my car was on at least 3/4 of a tank this year.
I guess keeping the metal parts of the pump and sender submerged isn't a bad idea, my car was on at least 3/4 of a tank this year.
