Date:         Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:32:28 -0400
Reply-To:     "Peter T. Owsianowski" <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Peter T. Owsianowski" <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Questions on Winterizing a Vanagon
Comments: To: "Jack R." <jack007@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To:  <94E695E396B74608B6E5CD7E230D296C@jackamdgoblue2>
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Jack:

We keep JoesVan going, only driving it on dry, non-snowy days or
simply running it up to temp in the barn.  We never daily drive it or
run it in the salt.  I have averaged a start-up every two weeks for 7
winters now.  Also run it out to Bus BRR at Pokagon State Park.  That
event is February 28th, 2009!



On 10/12/08, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:
> I will be putting my 84 Westy into storage for the winter on Nov 1st, as to
> avoid the Michigan Salt, and it will not be driven until April next year.
>
> I'm doing a fresh oil change and need to determine the best process for
> fuel.
>
>
>
> I have a two part question????
>
>
>
> Part 1.
>
> Is it better to store the van with a full tank of gas, or a ¼ tank?
>
> I plan to run it low and add fresh gas just before storage too.
>
>
>
> Part 2.
>
> Since Gasoline starts to breakdown over time, I understand that a fuel
> stabilizer should be used.
>
> The two products I'm considering are:
>
> 1. Sta-Bil
>
> 2. Sea Foam – which indicates it is a Fuel Stabilizer, as well as Injector
> Cleaner, and fuel drier along with a ton of other claims.
>
>
>
> I'm leaning towards trying the Sea Foam for this winter… and wondered if
> anyone else has tried this or can give me a compelling reason to use
> Sta-Bil?
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> Jack R.
>
> 84 Westy Wolfie w/2.1L Syncro motor w/45k original miles on the motor.
>
> N. of Detroit
>

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Pete
'79 Westy "Aardvark"
'87 Westy "Joe's Van"
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