Storing your car

[94stang87]

I always thought it was best to fill your gas tank to the top to prevent moisture from rusting the inside of the tank

[BOOOSTD]

I always thought it was best to fill your gas tank to the top to prevent moisture from rusting the inside of the tank

Same here....so I've always filled mine up. I guess it would also depend on the environment where the car is stored.


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[RedSN]

- at the very least, disconnect the battery.

This is the ONLY thing I do.


But I do agree with the point of removing all uneaten sandwiches from the car. That's never a bad idea.

[ZR]

Not a bad idea to park with tires on foam or carpet to help prevent flat spotting, it's also why I suggested pumping the tires into the 40+ range.

[ZR]

Been a long time since fuel tanks were vented to the atmosphere, likely why you just don't see them with rust on the inside anymore. Yes back in the day it was very common.

[NickD]

Rick, I always filled my tank full as well, the bottle of seafoam has a ratio for fuel storage on it, can you clarify if you follow that or are putting a full bottle in half a tank? I like the idea of not having to burn through a full talk of old gas in the spring if it doesn't benefit me to fill it all the way😀

[ZR]

Rick, I always filled my tank full as well, the bottle of seafoam has a ratio for fuel storage on it, can you clarify if you follow that or are putting a full bottle in half a tank? I like the idea of not having to burn through a full talk of old gas in the spring if it doesn't benefit me to fill it all the way

My original reply was geared towards those storing with a full tank. Yes 1/2 can to 1/2 tank would leave you good to go (however on SeaFoams site, confirm extra can harm nothing). Less fuel = less time to burn through it which also means less chance (especially for the boosted rides or perhaps even later N/A Mustangs running higher compression) of rolling on it (with old gas) and potentially causing engine damage.

[True Blue]

Me personally I have always filled the tank full before storing to reduce the chances of condensation occurring. That includes adding the proper mixture of fuel stabilizer which is suppose to keep gas fresh for up to 2 years.

[newbiestangowner]

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mo...1518p.html#srp

I took this off my pops- not really that "battery tender" but should I hook it up or no

[mavrrrick]

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mo...1518p.html#srp

I took this off my pops- not really that "battery tender" but should I hook it up or no

That is exactly what i use...works great...it goes into maintenance mode and won't overcharge battery... read description.