Hibernation Fuel?

[FF1078]

I've put my mistress to bed for the winter and left the C-Tek on trickle
I've not left much fuel in her, is that the right thing to do?
What's your thoughts?
I know petrol loses it's octane quite quickly so I didn't want to fill her up but will I get condensation in the tank because it's not full?
It's in a garage and it's not a cold garage either.

 

[conaero]

It takes a long time for fuel to brake down into the Jelly that we have all seen come out of resto projects. The octane will tail off after a year but if your talking less than this I think you are doing the right thing in running the tank low then immediately filling it up for sticking in a 20L jerry can to boost it up.

 

[highlander]

I left mines filled because I thought the pump sat quite high in these?

 

[mjheathcote]

It's generally good practice to store with a full tank to avoid condensation, however if garaged and a constant temperature then not necessary.

 

[mcs]

I've put my mistress to bed for the winter and left the C-Tek on trickle
I've not left much fuel in her, is that the right thing to do?
What's your thoughts?
I know petrol loses it's octane quite quickly so I didn't want to fill her up but will I get condensation in the tank because it's not full?
It's in a garage and it's not a cold garage either.

Why store it? I'm happy to drive her for the next few months if you don't want to

 

[allandwf]

Mine is garaged , cover on,at least 1/2 tank, but will be given a drive at least every month, keep the dash lights at bay!

 

[FF1078]

Why store it? I'm happy to drive her for the next few months if you don't want to

Thanks for the offer MCS but I dont want any salt near her

 

[FF1078]

Thanks everyone for your input
I think i'll just leave her as she is and fill up in March/April then
Nick

 

[highlander]

Mine is garaged , cover on,at least 1/2 tank, but will be given a drive at least every month, keep the dash lights at bay!

Just watch those damp patches.....lol

 

[allandwf]

Just watch those damp patches.....lol

I will, very aware. Damp roads and cold tyres also.

 

[safrane]

Mines asleep till March...then major Emblem service before she pops her head out in the spring sunshine.

 

[CatmanV2]

Mine's *filthy*

C

 

[TridentTested]

Coincidently Harry Metcalfe has been on about this subject today.

He recommends http://www.aaoil.co.uk/products/pit-stop-products/additives/driven-carb-defender/

 

[highlander]

What does he suggest the benefit of using the additive in a 'sleeping' car is Michael?

 

[TridentTested]

What does he suggest the benefit of using the additive in a 'sleeping' car is Michael?

I'm not sure. The suggestion came from him posing this question yesterday:-

Harry Metcalfe @harrym_evo · 20h20 hours ago

I've spent £8k on rebuilding fuel injection systems in cars left parked for too long with latest fuel in. How do I stop it happening again?
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[Michael]

It's generally good practice to store with a full tank to avoid condensation, however if garaged and a constant temperature then not necessary.

+1

 

[allandwf]

Mine's *filthy*

C

Mine too!

 

[CatmanV2]

Mine too!

Innit great?

C

 

[highlander]

How do you lot of filthy beggars sleep at night! Lol