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Discussion in '308/328' started by 89 FERRI, Nov 11, 2010.

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  1. 89 FERRI

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    #1 89 FERRI, Nov 11, 2010
    What is the general feeling about additives to minimize the effects of ethanol , their are many product on the market especially in the boating industry !!!!! Startron , Biobor etc I am about to put my 1989 328 gts away for the winter and would appeciate any suggestions Thanks Elliot
     
  2. BigTex

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    #2 BigTex, Nov 11, 2010
    I think the current wisdom is to drain it.........

    Dave Helms is the guru of all things fuel line related.....it can seriously damage your aluminum tanks.......
     
  3. JCR

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    #3 JCR, Nov 11, 2010
    Just fill it up with ethanol-free unleaded racing gasoline. VP, Sunoco, Rockett, Elf, etc.
     
  4. mike996

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    #4 mike996, Nov 11, 2010
    Adding Sta-Bil is all you need to do to preserve the fuel and prevent ethanol problems with corrosion/separation. Follow the directions for the amount to add and be sure to run the car after you've added the Stabil to be sure it's in the entire fuel system from tank to injectors before you put the car away. I usually run at least 10 miles after adding stabil/gas before storage. I have had my 328 stored with Sta-Bil in the fuel for up to 7 months (never less than 5 months) and the car starts instantly - just as it does if it had fresh gas and been running the day before.
     
  5. lostbowl

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    #5 lostbowl, Nov 11, 2010
    Ditto, certainly the best way to go is NO ethanol for storage! Lost
    Just lucky we are, at the far end of civilization and we have a station with ethanol free 91!!
     
  6. gilligan308

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    #6 gilligan308, Nov 12, 2010
    I just go to my local marina that carries NON ethanol fuels for marine craft.It sure works! The water stays separated and doesn't lay in carbs and injectors!
     
  7. BigTex

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    #7 BigTex, Nov 12, 2010
    Good post, that thought DID cross my mind......
     

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