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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 12:32 AM
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Fuel Question

I don't have to drive much anymore due to me taking the train to work. What length of time is bad for fuel to sit in the tank? I mean I have not filled up since January 9th...gonna fill up this weekend. Is there anything I should do or keep an eye on?
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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 01:16 AM
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If you use name-brand gas, you can probably let it sit for years. If you're worried at all, add some Stabil to the tank per the instructions.
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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 02:23 PM
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you'll be fine. fuel does not break down in a months time.
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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 02:45 PM
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Hell I had fuel sitting in the tank for close to a year and the car fired right up no problem. Only advice I could offer is to keep the tank full. Additional air space could cause condensation.
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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 04:25 PM
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Your battery's life may be diminished by the long sabbaticals. Invest in a battery tender or equivalent smart maintainer device. I have a 1.25A and a 3A battery tender (deltran) models.
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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 08:12 PM
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like Jsolo said battery tender, if you have a plug nearby.

and a fuel stabilizer if you are worried about it.
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Old Mar 4, 2018 | 02:58 AM
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Originally Posted by stealthee
Hell I had fuel sitting in the tank for close to a year and the car fired right up no problem. Only advice I could offer is to keep the tank full. Additional air space could cause condensation.
I will be filling up tomorrow. Its been at a bout 1/4 tank for about a week

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Your battery's life may be diminished by the long sabbaticals. Invest in a battery tender or equivalent smart maintainer device. I have a 1.25A and a 3A battery tender (deltran) models.
Oddly enough, I went to start it today and...dead! I have a jump pack to get it started thank god

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like Jsolo said battery tender, if you have a plug nearby.

and a fuel stabilizer if you are worried about it.
Don't have a garage anymore so no plugs to use. I'll just have to get creative and i'll have to try to drive it a little more

Thanks for the help guys. I was not worried about it at all until someone planted the seed of doubt in my head. Not sure why I listened. Thanx fam
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