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Date:         Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:40:06 -0500
Reply-To:     Mark A Kippert <vanagon@KIPPERT.COM>
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From:         Mark A Kippert <vanagon@KIPPERT.COM>
Subject:      Re: What should I do about a tank of old gas
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Putting it in a jar to visually inspect it sounds like a good idea. Thanks.

Mark K 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD 1987 GL/2WD/AUTO (parts van)

On Feb 15, 2009, at 9:20 PM, Mike wrote:

> As Neil said, check for sediment and water; I'd say drain enough to > fill a mayonnaise jar, give it time to settle out, then see if it > separates into gas and water layers. > I'm beyting you've got a lot of water, and you'll need to drain a > bunch out of the bottom of the tank, flush the lines and drain the > carb bowl(s) completely. > Even old gas will burn, especially when mixed 50/50 with new gas. > You've got to be sure it's mixed well. Rock the car a bit to make > sure, after you've drained the crap off the bottom. > > Mike B. > .


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