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09-21-2006, 01:41 PM
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Storing my truck for 3 months
I’m storing my truck for at least three months. I bought some "STA-BIL" fuel stabilizer, should I have a full gas tank, or what?
Also, I heard some things about disconnecting the battery? Thanks,
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09-21-2006, 01:43 PM
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Re: Storing my truck for 3 months
is it not going to be accessable for 3 months ? I had to keep mine in the driveway for 30 days and I would just start it about once a week. Not sure about 3 full months and never even getting started.
I personally would not keep a full tank of gas in it.
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09-21-2006, 01:45 PM
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Re: Storing my truck for 3 months
Mix the sta-byl to specs, and drive around a couple three miles to get it all mixed in and into the fuel system. If you are not going to be anywhere near your baby, take a quality photo for use as a "Woobie".... and disconnect the battery.
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Re: Storing my truck for 3 months
Okay a full gas tank = good for not having to worry about condensation etc getting in and messing $hit up... Also makes a bigger boom if anything bad were to happen...
Also, disconnecting your batter will keep it from draining. Can't think of anything else practical to do before storing.
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09-21-2006, 01:53 PM
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Re: Storing my truck for 3 months
Great! thanks guys!
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09-21-2006, 02:01 PM
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Re: Storing my truck for 3 months
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09-21-2006, 02:02 PM
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Re: Storing my truck for 3 months
A full gas tank will keep from condensation building up in the tank and freezing if it is exposed to below freezing temps. Being in GA, you should be ok. Definitely unhook the battery. I'm not sure what problems you will have upon taking it out of storage and re-connecting the battery (computer, etc.).
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09-21-2006, 02:19 PM
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Re: Storing my truck for 3 months
Don't think 3 months will be a problem for it no matter what you do, but better to take the precautions.
An older vehicle might be affected, but the titan should be fine so don't worry. |
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09-21-2006, 02:42 PM
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Re: Storing my truck for 3 months
If storing a truck/car is anything like storing a boat and I think it is, do NOT store the truck/car with a full tank of ethanol based fuel. This fuel is not as stable as the fuel with MTBE and will separate and go to varnish fairly quickly.
The new recommendations for storing gas boats/vehicles is to do so with as little fuel in the tank as possible with a little stablizer run through the system. A little condensation in the tank is an easier fix than separated gunky fuel. When you put the vehicle back on the road fill up the tank put some dry gas in it and hapy trails!!! |
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09-21-2006, 08:01 PM
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Re: Storing my truck for 3 months
3 months probably isn't long enough to worry but I know for long term storage you are supposed to put it on jackstands to keep the tires from developing flat spots.
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