best way to store a car.

cw50must · 04-30-2000, 05:50 PM

Well this is actually refering to a truck, but I always thought when storing a vehicle it was best to drain the gas, and run the car until the lines, fuel pump, and carberator, were completeltly out of gas. I know from experience the gas gets thick and the carb needs rebuilding/cleaning if it still has gas in it. however, someone told me to run the car out of gas, but then fill the tank completly up so that no air can get in it. That the air is what causes the gas to go bad.
What is everbodys opinion on this drain the tank or fill it up?
I just don't want to fill it up then have a full take go bad.

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Clark Rodgers · 05-01-2000, 09:42 AM

The key here is to treat the gas with an additive then fill it up and let it run through the engine. If you drain the gas it will allow air to get to exposed metal and start rust.
But if it is going to be stored in Mesa I would go either way, how long are you planing to store the truck? Fuel additives are usually only good for a year or so.

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69 351W Sportsroof deluxe

[This message has been edited by Clark Rodgers (edited 05-01-2000).]

cw50must · 05-01-2000, 01:10 PM

Only for about 6-8 months so An additive should work. Thanks

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1991 GT 5.0L 5spd
Mesa, AZ
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04-30-2000, 05:50 PM	#1
cw50must Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa, AZ, USA Posts: 91	best way to store a car. Well this is actually refering to a truck, but I always thought when storing a vehicle it was best to drain the gas, and run the car until the lines, fuel pump, and carberator, were completeltly out of gas. I know from experience the gas gets thick and the carb needs rebuilding/cleaning if it still has gas in it. however, someone told me to run the car out of gas, but then fill the tank completly up so that no air can get in it. That the air is what causes the gas to go bad. What is everbodys opinion on this drain the tank or fill it up? I just don't want to fill it up then have a full take go bad. ------------------ 1991 GT *5.0L* 5spd Mesa, AZ visit cw50must's web site

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05-01-2000, 09:42 AM	#2
Clark Rodgers Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Rowlett,Texas Posts: 306	The key here is to treat the gas with an additive then fill it up and let it run through the engine. If you drain the gas it will allow air to get to exposed metal and start rust. But if it is going to be stored in Mesa I would go either way, how long are you planing to store the truck? Fuel additives are usually only good for a year or so. ------------------ 69 351W Sportsroof deluxe [This message has been edited by Clark Rodgers (edited 05-01-2000).]

05-01-2000, 01:10 PM	#3
cw50must Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa, AZ, USA Posts: 91	Only for about 6-8 months so An additive should work. Thanks ------------------ 1991 GT *5.0L* 5spd Mesa, AZ visit cw50must's web site