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Old 03-10-2007, 11:13 AM
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Honestly, I wasn't sure what forum to post this in (mods, feel free to move it if necessary), but my '02 LS1 has been in winter storage for 4 months now and will be coming out next week. Prior to putting it away, I basically topped off the gas tank (almost) and ran some STABIL through it (let car idle for 10 minutes while it circulated through the fuel system). I know I should have probably drove it to really get it through, but what I want to know is will the 93 octane I have had sitting in it during these past 4 months have have any negative affect on the performance of the car before I get a fresh new tank in it? Even with the STABIL, I don't believe so, but I wasn't sure how gasoline breaks down over time and whether or not 4 months is long enough to make any noticeable difference?

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Old 03-10-2007, 11:39 AM
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I don't think 4 months is long enoug to make a difference. Next time just put about 1/4 tank in her, so it'll be easier to purge the next time around.
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shouldn't have any problems
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it's fine and I would fill it up next time too. I've heard that the empty space in the tank when it's only partially full increases the chance of water condensing on the inside. If it's full then there's less volume for the water to condense in.
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I've had the same gas in my 95 TA since early December. No problems here, at least none that I'm aware of. Then again, I do drive it once/week.




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