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Old 04 June 2007, 17:11   #1
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Fuel question

was planning to dump the fuel left in the tank at end of last season. however, there is more than i thought and seems a waste. as i didn't put anything other than some dry fuel in the tank last November.
Should I put something in then fill it up with fresh fuel?
'tis a biggish tank (60 Gals) feeding a thirsty opti.

probably a bit late for stabiliser, fuel doesn't smell bad though.

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Old 04 June 2007, 17:14   #2
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Take a 20litre spare can with hose and connector to go on your outboard, just in case!

Go out on your rib and see how quickly you can do sixty gallons!

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Old 04 June 2007, 18:05   #3
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was planning to dump the fuel left in the tank at end of last season.
Just use it normally. I'll put a fiver on it being perfectly ok.
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Old 04 June 2007, 18:17   #4
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I topped up my car with the remains of the fuel after I had kept it in there for 8 months whilst I was refirbing Kohaku.

Just make sure it's a couple of gallons of old fuel/at least 8 in the car and you should be OK
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Just top it up with some fresh ,mix it up a bit no probs.
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