I want to use a car that has been sitting for a few years now. Is there anything I can mix with the gas to make sure it's clean to keep it from getting damaged by the old gas that's been there for a while? thanks
2006-10-11 18:48:58 · 9 answers · asked by e e in california 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Add gas run it as low as you can then change the filter and re-fill.. Should be okay, may not run the best till the old stuff is out.. Also add a bottle or 2 of gas dry it will help with any water in the tank... Good Luck
2006-10-11 18:59:39 · answer #1 · answered by D L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well one of the things you are missing here is rubber.
If it has an electric fuel pump and it is in the tank, the pump might run, but it will not pump gas. The pump connects to the fuel line with a rubber fuel line, About 4 inches long. If this car has bad gas you can bet assure that the rubber is now eaten away.
If you fill it up with gas and you have to drop the tank, it will not be easy. Gas is heavy. best thing to do here is drop the tank and replace the pump.
Most of the time a pump sitting that long will not run anyway.
2006-10-11 19:03:03 · answer #2 · answered by goldwing127959 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure and no. gasoline has a tendency to lose oxidation and visit pot after 4-6 months of non-use and could be for the main area ineffective after a million 365 days. on an identical time because it genuinely will nonetheless ignite and burn, the octane content for any engines useability is critically diminished besides the gasoline at this factor could have additionally replace into the two moisture encumbered with water vapor, and or particulate rely if it became not in an entire and sealed tank whilst final used.
2016-10-16 02:37:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to have the car towed to a shop so they can take the tank out and pump the old gas out and resurface the inside of the tank do not try and start the car or you will be buying a new carburetor
2006-10-11 19:01:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I highly recommend draining old gas out and starting new but you can buy a product called seafoam at your local Orrielly parts store.
2006-10-11 18:58:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless youve updated the smog on it...the gasoline should be okay. If youre worried about it then just syphon it out and use it for your lawnmover. ;) You might though, change the oil and filter and air filter. :) The carburator may need cleaning or the fuel filter. Those things that turn, move and filter all should be checked.
2006-10-11 18:58:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could add new gas to the tank. but if there is rust or any thing else in the tank, the only real thing you could do is drop the tank and clean in out.
2006-10-11 19:03:54 · answer #7 · answered by Kirk Z 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drain the tank and refill it. Change the fuel filter.
2006-10-11 18:56:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what's a while ? just add more gas ! carb. or fi ? do you know what your up to ? at least use some carb cleaner if it has carb .
2006-10-11 18:54:26 · answer #9 · answered by martinmm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋