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Old 08-21-2018, 04:09 PM
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It just dawned on me that my roller was down in March with a full tank. Is it to late to add a fuel stabilizer?
I had planned to have it running by next week Monday but am now preparing for a direct hit by Hurricane Lane this weekend...
Old 08-21-2018, 04:48 PM
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April, May, June, July, August...I would say that it is okay to add some stabilizer..that is not that long. And other people have to park their cars for 6-7 months for the winter.
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Originally Posted by 808Bill
It just dawned on me that my roller was down in March with a full tank. Is it to late to add a fuel stabilizer?
I had planned to have it running by next week Monday but am now preparing for a direct hit by Hurricane Lane this weekend...
You're fine...
Old 08-21-2018, 07:47 PM
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Modern gas lasts a lot longer than the gas from 15-20 years ago. Throw some stabilizer in there and it will be fine.
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I use seafoam for all of my cars and sometimes they sit as much as a year. Many swear by it.
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Not my 996 but I have had my 93 300ZX sitting in the driveway pretty much since 2014. I do not remember last time I put fuel in it...maybe 2016. I go out and start it occasionally and it has never missed a beat. Runs smooth of course doesn't have OBD so it could be eating itself from the inside out and I wouldn't have a clue. Pop the fill cap(after the hurricane) and see if it smells like varnish. My bet is you will be fine.
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Thanks gang!
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My car was down for 18 months. I pumped the fuel out and burned it in the Suburban. No problems.
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Wow! I fill my car up at least once a week, that's with the fuel light on!

Come on guys, DRIVE YOUR CAR!!!!
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Originally Posted by sasilverbullet
Wow! I fill my car up at least once a week, that's with the fuel light on!

Come on guys, DRIVE YOUR CAR!!!!
In the case of the OP, it's kinda hard to drive your car when it has no engine.
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Originally Posted by Capt. Obvious
In the case of the OP, it's kinda hard to drive your car when it has no engine.
Hey, it has two engines!



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