Winter storage?

tjmaxx

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How much gas should I leave in my tank for winter storage? I plan to start it every other week or so, and let it idle for a few minutes. I am aso going to put some fuel stabalizer in the tank soon. I heard if it gets cold enough the gas can freaze if you dont have enough in the tank? Right now I have just over 1/4 a tank in there right now. Is that enough?

 

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The freezing point of gasoline is -200 degrees...

 

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The gasoline wont freeze on you but i believe if the tank is near empty it is more prone to getting moisture condensation in the tank. The stabilizer prevents the gas from going bad over time which can cause issues when you start driving the car again.

 

tjmaxx

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Ok thanks for all the help guys. I think I will just fill the tank up for the moisture part of it. I didnt know it was -200 lol I know Illinois gets cold but not that cold.

 

ADRENLN

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yea, it dont freeze, it just goes bad. that what the fuel stabil is for. fill the tank to keep out as much moisture as possible.