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Dan
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Mon Nov 29, 2004 10:49 pm Post subject:
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A Saab dealership told my Mom who fills up her tank about once every two
months to only fill the tank halfway so that the gas doesn't get old.
Will gas really deteriorate over a two month period? I would think that
if you only fill tank halfway, then there in more chance for water vapor
to condense resulting in a fuel line freeze.
Dan
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Hugo Drax
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Sat Dec 18, 2004 6:15 pm Post subject:
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"Dan" <dan@nospam.com> wrote in message news:41AB612F.3010506@nospam.com...
| Quote: | A Saab dealership told my Mom who fills up her tank about once every two
months to only fill the tank halfway so that the gas doesn't get old. Will
gas really deteriorate over a two month period? I would think that if you
only fill tank halfway, then there in more chance for water vapor to
condense resulting in a fuel line freeze.
Dan
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German cars are of poor engine build and they have a tendency to fail at any
moment so they cannot have fuel that has been sitting in the tank too long
or else one misfire and you lose a rod. |
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Refinish King
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Sun Dec 19, 2004 6:22 am Post subject:
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You Sir:
Are an idiot!
Refinish King
"Hugo Drax" <hugodrax@nsa.gov> wrote in message
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"Dan" <dan@nospam.com> wrote in message
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A Saab dealership told my Mom who fills up her tank about once every two
months to only fill the tank halfway so that the gas doesn't get old.
Will
gas really deteriorate over a two month period? I would think that if
you
only fill tank halfway, then there in more chance for water vapor to
condense resulting in a fuel line freeze.
Dan
German cars are of poor engine build and they have a tendency to fail at
any
moment so they cannot have fuel that has been sitting in the tank too long
or else one misfire and you lose a rod.
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Raymond Sirois
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Mon Dec 20, 2004 7:48 am Post subject:
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On Sat, 18 Dec 2004 08:15:40 -0500, "Hugo Drax" <hugodrax@nsa.gov>
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"Dan" <dan@nospam.com> wrote in message news:41AB612F.3010506@nospam.com...
A Saab dealership told my Mom who fills up her tank about once every two
months to only fill the tank halfway so that the gas doesn't get old. Will
gas really deteriorate over a two month period? I would think that if you
only fill tank halfway, then there in more chance for water vapor to
condense resulting in a fuel line freeze.
Dan
German cars are of poor engine build and they have a tendency to fail at any
moment so they cannot have fuel that has been sitting in the tank too long
or else one misfire and you lose a rod.
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Ummmm... Correct me if I'm wrong, but....
Aren't SAABs of Swedish manufacture?
Raymond Sirois
SysOp: The Lost Chord BBS
607-733-5745
telnet://thelostchord.dns2go.com:6000 |
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Tue Jan 04, 2005 3:54 pm Post subject:
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On Sat, 18 Dec 2004 08:15:40 -0500, "Hugo Drax" <hugodrax@nsa.gov>
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"Dan" <dan@nospam.com> wrote in message news:41AB612F.3010506@nospam.com...
A Saab dealership told my Mom who fills up her tank about once every two
months to only fill the tank halfway so that the gas doesn't get old. Will
gas really deteriorate over a two month period? I would think that if you
only fill tank halfway, then there in more chance for water vapor to
condense resulting in a fuel line freeze.
Dan
German cars are of poor engine build and they have a tendency to fail at any
moment so they cannot have fuel that has been sitting in the tank too long
or else one misfire and you lose a rod.
Dan disregard this foolish statement about German cars, this guy does |
not know the first thing about highly engineered German vehicles of
todays standards. Tell your mom to go ahead and fill up the tank to
the full mark but if it is only driven a small amount I would
recommend adding a little fuel stabilizer. This will keep the fuel in
usable condition for up to 12 months and also will absorb any moisture
in the tank due to condensation.
Danno |
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Wed Jan 05, 2005 2:30 am Post subject:
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I have a half dozen old cars in my garage, in the NE part of the
US. From 1941 up to 1983, with 90K to 300K on the clocks. I have
never used a fuel stabilizer and my cars start every time.
Any old car collector will tell you, the key to maintaining an
old car is to run it and not let it sit.
I run each one at least once a month for at least twenty miles
and refill the tank when it get down 3/4 full.
mike hunt
dnoske@shaw.ca wrote:
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Dan disregard this foolish statement about German cars, this guy does
not know the first thing about highly engineered German vehicles of
todays standards. Tell your mom to go ahead and fill up the tank to
the full mark but if it is only driven a small amount I would
recommend adding a little fuel stabilizer. This will keep the fuel in
usable condition for up to 12 months and also will absorb any moisture
in the tank due to condensation.
Danno |
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Wed Jan 05, 2005 11:12 pm Post subject:
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I agree the proper thing is to run the vehicle but obviously you did
not read his question\comments on his mechanic stating to only fill
tank 1\2 full because she would only drive it once every two months.
If she is not willing to drive it more often then the only easy\cheap
solution is fuel stabilizer.
On Tue, 04 Jan 2005 16:30:16 -0500, MikeHunt2@mailcity.com wrote:
| Quote: | I have a half dozen old cars in my garage, in the NE part of the
US. From 1941 up to 1983, with 90K to 300K on the clocks. I have
never used a fuel stabilizer and my cars start every time.
Any old car collector will tell you, the key to maintaining an
old car is to run it and not let it sit.
I run each one at least once a month for at least twenty miles
and refill the tank when it get down 3/4 full.
mike hunt
dnoske@shaw.ca wrote:
Dan disregard this foolish statement about German cars, this guy does
not know the first thing about highly engineered German vehicles of
todays standards. Tell your mom to go ahead and fill up the tank to
the full mark but if it is only driven a small amount I would
recommend adding a little fuel stabilizer. This will keep the fuel in
usable condition for up to 12 months and also will absorb any moisture
in the tank due to condensation.
Danno |
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Thu Jan 06, 2005 12:53 am Post subject:
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Not so. The process that occurs in gasoline, that stabilizer are
intended to prevent, only occur in small volumes of gasoline in
relatively short period of time. Like the few gallons in the
small gas tanks or carburetor bowls. That is why lawn mower and
motorcycle manufactures trouble shooting guides suggest one drain
some fuel before trying to start them in summer. For the process
to take place in a large volume tank like in an automobile would
take a longer time, much longer than just two months. A half
tank, vis a v a full tank, would actually become problematic
sooner and develop more condensation
mike hunt
dnoske@shaw.ca wrote:
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I agree the proper thing is to run the vehicle but obviously you did
not read his question\comments on his mechanic stating to only fill
tank 1\2 full because she would only drive it once every two months.
If she is not willing to drive it more often then the only easy\cheap
solution is fuel stabilizer.
On Tue, 04 Jan 2005 16:30:16 -0500, MikeHunt2@mailcity.com wrote:
I have a half dozen old cars in my garage, in the NE part of the
US. From 1941 up to 1983, with 90K to 300K on the clocks. I have
never used a fuel stabilizer and my cars start every time.
Any old car collector will tell you, the key to maintaining an
old car is to run it and not let it sit.
I run each one at least once a month for at least twenty miles
and refill the tank when it get down 3/4 full.
mike hunt
dnoske@shaw.ca wrote:
Dan disregard this foolish statement about German cars, this guy does
not know the first thing about highly engineered German vehicles of
todays standards. Tell your mom to go ahead and fill up the tank to
the full mark but if it is only driven a small amount I would
recommend adding a little fuel stabilizer. This will keep the fuel in
usable condition for up to 12 months and also will absorb any moisture
in the tank due to condensation.
Danno |
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Thu Jan 06, 2005 2:36 am Post subject:
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On Wed, 05 Jan 2005 14:53:54 -0500, MajorDomo@mailcity.com wrote:
| Quote: | Not so. The process that occurs in gasoline, that stabilizer are
intended to prevent, only occur in small volumes of gasoline in
relatively short period of time. Like the few gallons in the
small gas tanks or carburetor bowls. That is why lawn mower and
motorcycle manufactures trouble shooting guides suggest one drain
some fuel before trying to start them in summer. For the process
to take place in a large volume tank like in an automobile would
take a longer time, much longer than just two months.
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The same process will happen regardless of the amount of fuel, it will
just be more fuel that goes bad.
A half
| Quote: | tank, vis a v a full tank, would actually become problematic
sooner and develop more condensation
I agree the half tank would develop more condensation and thus she |
should keep the tank full.
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mike hunt
dnoske@shaw.ca wrote:
I agree the proper thing is to run the vehicle but obviously you did
not read his question\comments on his mechanic stating to only fill
tank 1\2 full because she would only drive it once every two months.
If she is not willing to drive it more often then the only easy\cheap
solution is fuel stabilizer.
On Tue, 04 Jan 2005 16:30:16 -0500, MikeHunt2@mailcity.com wrote:
I have a half dozen old cars in my garage, in the NE part of the
US. From 1941 up to 1983, with 90K to 300K on the clocks. I have
never used a fuel stabilizer and my cars start every time.
Any old car collector will tell you, the key to maintaining an
old car is to run it and not let it sit.
I run each one at least once a month for at least twenty miles
and refill the tank when it get down 3/4 full.
mike hunt
dnoske@shaw.ca wrote:
Dan disregard this foolish statement about German cars, this guy does
not know the first thing about highly engineered German vehicles of
todays standards. Tell your mom to go ahead and fill up the tank to
the full mark but if it is only driven a small amount I would
recommend adding a little fuel stabilizer. This will keep the fuel in
usable condition for up to 12 months and also will absorb any moisture
in the tank due to condensation.
Danno |
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Guest
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Thu Jan 06, 2005 7:11 am Post subject:
Re: Only Fill Gas Tank Halfway? |
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Well you are certainly entitled to your own opinion, but old car
collectors know that is not the case.
mike hunt
dnoske@shaw.ca wrote:
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On Wed, 05 Jan 2005 14:53:54 -0500, MajorDomo@mailcity.com wrote:
Not so. The process that occurs in gasoline, that stabilizer are
intended to prevent, only occur in small volumes of gasoline in
relatively short period of time. Like the few gallons in the
small gas tanks or carburetor bowls. That is why lawn mower and
motorcycle manufactures trouble shooting guides suggest one drain
some fuel before trying to start them in summer. For the process
to take place in a large volume tank like in an automobile would
take a longer time, much longer than just two months.
The same process will happen regardless of the amount of fuel, it will
just be more fuel that goes bad.
A half
tank, vis a v a full tank, would actually become problematic
sooner and develop more condensation
I agree the half tank would develop more condensation and thus she
should keep the tank full.
mike hunt
dnoske@shaw.ca wrote:
I agree the proper thing is to run the vehicle but obviously you did
not read his question\comments on his mechanic stating to only fill
tank 1\2 full because she would only drive it once every two months.
If she is not willing to drive it more often then the only easy\cheap
solution is fuel stabilizer.
On Tue, 04 Jan 2005 16:30:16 -0500, MikeHunt2@mailcity.com wrote:
I have a half dozen old cars in my garage, in the NE part of the
US. From 1941 up to 1983, with 90K to 300K on the clocks. I have
never used a fuel stabilizer and my cars start every time.
Any old car collector will tell you, the key to maintaining an
old car is to run it and not let it sit.
I run each one at least once a month for at least twenty miles
and refill the tank when it get down 3/4 full.
mike hunt
dnoske@shaw.ca wrote:
Dan disregard this foolish statement about German cars, this guy does
not know the first thing about highly engineered German vehicles of
todays standards. Tell your mom to go ahead and fill up the tank to
the full mark but if it is only driven a small amount I would
recommend adding a little fuel stabilizer. This will keep the fuel in
usable condition for up to 12 months and also will absorb any moisture
in the tank due to condensation.
Danno |
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