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Date:         Wed, 5 Jan 2000 11:35:02 -0700
Reply-To:     BILL <billv2@PRODIGY.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         BILL <billv2@PRODIGY.NET>
Subject:      Re: storage!
Comments: To: Stuart MacMillan <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <38738D15.24CD3806@cobaltgroup.com>
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I agree with Stuart, however I fill my tank to help stop the internal tank rust.

Bill "I'd Rather Be Hiking The '82 CA Westy [FreeBird] Greater Yellowstone" "Famous Potatoes"

> -----Original Message----- > > Jon, > > You should also add some gas stabilizer to the tank in the proportions > listed on the product. Gas will form varnish over time, and the higher > volatility components will evaporate as well. Before storing it is best > to leave one or two gallons of stabilized gas in the tank, and then fill > up in the spring when you drive it again. > > Also, starting and warming it up once a month is a good practice, it > keeps the oil on the bearings and cylinder walls. > -- > Stuart MacMillan > Manager, Case Program > 800-909-8244 ext 208


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