Petrol Additive

[Stewart]

Can anyone recommend a petrol additive to put in fuel tank to keep fuel fresh over the period of non use over the winter.

[sj-bradley]

Yes, a pipe called - what is it now - oh yes, a siphon ...

 

It should keep ok for that long though.

 

Simon.

[richardm6994]

I can't help you with your question, but I always drain the petrol when storing the car because I've read that "stale" petrol can do bad things for rubber hose regardless of what grade rubber it is.

[Guest iank]

Non use over Winter? - I find there are some great days over winter - they might be cold but with clear blue skies there is nothing better than a trip out into the countryside.

 

What better way to keep petrol fresh in the tank than to burn it in the engine under 93 million miles of clear sky (also keep the toes warm)

[WallerZ]

You'll also miss the snow if you store it over winter!

[Guest mower man]

There is stuff available ,it 's mainly aimed at 2 stroke fuel for medium long term storage i.e. lawn mowers over winter . snow blowers over summer my ops if its only small amounts drain it off as steamer says . Fuel reputably eats certain fuel hose and is more apparent since manf are putting biethanol in fuel if you want to purchase the stuff your local gardenmachinery specialist should be able to help . Personaly car wise I've never bothered or worried about it but I 'm very old school !! mowerman

[Snapperpaul]

I leave 1/2 tank in for 6 months with no problems

[Guest peter2b2002]

never had a problem over the last 10 years I allways run the engine up to normal temp once a month over winter as my 2b is snuggling in it's garage

peter2b

[Guest MarkB]

We just purchased a triumph herald for the young un's to learn the fundamentals on, half a tank 3 years old, runs Lovelly. Although once it gets to the "enough" part of the fuel gauge we may give her a swill out

[Guest MarkB]

Is the first lesson how to tighten wheel nuts?

 

:sorry: and to wear goggles when trying to loosen wheel cylinders