full or not?

[black_81_vette]

Whats better?Storing with a full tank of gas or not?

 

[photovette]

Add fuel stabilizer then fill the tank. Run the motor for a few minutes to mix the stabilizer and allow it to be carried throughout the system.

http://www.boatersland.com/fuelstab.html

 

[1995 RedVette]

Add fuel stabilizer then fill the tank. Run the motor for a few minutes to mix the stabilizer and allow it to be carried throughout the system.

http://www.boatersland.com/fuelstab.html

What he said....you need to fill the tank to keep the uncovered portion from rusting. While driving the car, gasoline is splashed over the surface of everthing in the tank, but if allowed to sit the moisture in the system will begin to oxidize the surface of the inside of the tank, pump, etc.

Brett

 

[Nut]

81's have bladders in the tank for crash protection. No rust there. However still excellent advice to mix the stablizer and fill. I do the same with my boat during the off-season.

.......... Nut

What he said....you need to fill the tank to keep the uncovered portion from rusting. While driving the car, gasoline is splashed over the surface of everthing in the tank, but if allowed to sit the moisture in the system will begin to oxidize the surface of the inside of the tank, pump, etc.

Brett

 

[vetteboy86]

Is their actual documented data that supports this theory. I dont mean to negate anybody, because I like to store mine with a full tank as well. I do this because from time to time I will start her up and back her out for a bath. Just wandered. By the way does my 86 have a bladder for rear impact protection?

Craig

 

[Bob Chadwick]

Fill the tank to prevent condensation from rusting the tank and adding small amounts of moisture to the gas.

 

[Vettehead Mikey]

Is their actual documented data that supports this theory.

It won't make much difference if the car is kept at constant temperature and low humidity. These conditions will minimise condensation and is how I store my toys..

Taking a car out of a warm garage into the cold, then returning it to the warmth some time later WILL induce condensation. This will occur not just in the gas but on the entire vehicle.