Must read for those of you not driving your car in Winter
12-07-2018, 09:59 AM
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Must read for those of you not driving your car in Winter
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12-07-2018, 10:25 AM
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Very informative video clip !
thanks for posting. I did get Keith's Corvette Blogger email last night, but didn't bother watching the clip until now.
Now that I've got my Michelin All season tires, no need to sit..... unless salt, snow, or ice....
thanks for posting. I did get Keith's Corvette Blogger email last night, but didn't bother watching the clip until now.
Now that I've got my Michelin All season tires, no need to sit..... unless salt, snow, or ice....
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12-07-2018, 10:26 AM
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Hopefully this well help with the minority on the forum that continue to insist and tell others to fill the tank to the top before storage.
12-07-2018, 10:39 AM
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Well as soon as i get back to Jersey from California and we get a nice day it looks like I'm going for a ride to burn off some fuel. If I am not mistaken i have about 3/4 tank.
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12-07-2018, 10:39 AM
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Question - why is one person's opinion (on some internet blog) to be considered Gospel?
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12-07-2018, 11:00 AM
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Mine has been parked with a full tank since Nov.1st and this is the 6th Winter storing my '14 using the same procedure. (Got my car in Oct. '13) Have experienced 0 problems. Too late to change anything for this time...
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12-07-2018, 11:01 AM
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I can understand, but in this particular instance there was a very well respected mechanic by the name of Paul Koerner that concurs with the recommendation submitted to him from GM engineers. I can't site the exact article on this subject, but it is not one mans opinion. And the fact that the gas tank is a closed system ensures the moisture concern is no longer a factor. Thanks.
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12-07-2018, 11:06 AM
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In the whole scheme of things if your tank is left full over the winter your chances of sulfur contamination of the sending unit are considerably increased. By no means will it guarantee contamination. Only a small percentage of owners cars will result in this issue occurring. But why take the risk considering the potential costs?
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12-07-2018, 11:15 AM
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I know the linked article claims this isn't an issue with 'normal driving' but if you drive around with the gas consistently over a 1/4 tank, wouldn't the unit still be submerged in gas most of the time - especially if you only drive it a few times per week as many corvette owners do?
12-07-2018, 11:21 AM
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I know the linked article claims this isn't an issue with 'normal driving' but if you drive around with the gas consistently over a 1/4 tank, wouldn't the unit still be submerged in gas most of the time - especially if you only drive it a few times per week as many corvette owners do?
12-07-2018, 11:24 AM
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I know the linked article claims this isn't an issue with 'normal driving' but if you drive around with the gas consistently over a 1/4 tank, wouldn't the unit still be submerged in gas most of the time - especially if you only drive it a few times per week as many corvette owners do?
I'm done. Was just trying to help.
12-07-2018, 11:41 AM
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In the whole scheme of things if your tank is left full over the winter your chances of sulfur contamination of the sending unit are considerably increased. By no means will it guarantee contamination. Only a small percentage of owners cars will result in this issue occurring. But why take the risk considering the potential costs?
I only use Chevron gas at the highest octane. Will Sta-bil reduce the sulfur levels?
12-07-2018, 11:44 AM
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I know the linked article claims this isn't an issue with 'normal driving' but if you drive around with the gas consistently over a 1/4 tank, wouldn't the unit still be submerged in gas most of the time - especially if you only drive it a few times per week as many corvette owners do?
12-07-2018, 11:49 AM
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I was going to ask the exact question. We have ALOT of guys here that have Vettes for 3 to 4 years that have under 3000 miles on them... To me, they're sending units are submerged under fuel alot more than mine is from Nov to Mar while in winter storage...would you agree?
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While we're on the subject, has anyone actually done an autopsy on a dead sending unit to confirm sulfur is the actual culprit?
I ask because there's a LOT of Corvette "lore" out there that simply isn't true
I ask because there's a LOT of Corvette "lore" out there that simply isn't true
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12-07-2018, 12:05 PM
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12-07-2018, 12:19 PM
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non use, float not moving up and down to keep contracts clean coupled with colder temps having an effect on the sitting fuel and the crap gas that is available in areas during the late fall months.