Old fuel additives?

ozdog · Post by **ozdog** » Wed Nov 26, 2014 10:22 am

Gday,
Im heading back to Melbourne after 3 years in the Kimberly. My 2003 Forester has been sitting in dads shed for 1 year. The tank is, if I remember 2/3's full.
Is there any good additives in particular to help burn it up? I was going to head directly to the servo and top her up with premium and do a trip down the coast.
any thoughts?
I need to service her too. I will start another tread for a bit of help.
cheers
Oska

sven '2' · Post by **sven '2'** » Wed Nov 26, 2014 1:09 pm

Half a cup of metho to displace excessive H2O - IF you are worried. I would just run it though.

PULP = yes

julian · Post by **julian** » Wed Nov 26, 2014 1:25 pm

I wouldn't worry. The computers on these things will sort out anything for a bad batch of fuel and will let you know loud and clear if there is an issue.

I would have to disagree with Sven, I would use what is in the tank first- assuming no issues- before refilling. This way you don't have a high proportion of crappy fuel for a longer time.

ozdog · Post by **ozdog** » Wed Nov 26, 2014 3:15 pm

I have heard of Metho. But I will see how we go. I know older carby cars, bikes and outboards don't like old fuel. I will just have to see where the fuel level is and assess it from there. Im not used to advanced tech/computers ect so hope it will help sort it out.
Thanks for your advice.
oZ

d_generate · Post by **d_generate** » Wed Nov 26, 2014 7:07 pm

Just take it to the nearest servo and fill it with 98 asap, once the fuels mix you should be fine as they will bring your octane reading up

ozdog · Post by **ozdog** » Thu Nov 27, 2014 9:24 am

yeh servo is a couple of blocks away.
I would have to agree to "top it up" ASAP to help with combustion. I have seen on hot rod shows (USA) there is stuff like flash lube additives, worth the money?

Are there any other issues with leaving the car sitting there for a year? Obviously the battery will be flat. Sticking alternator brushes, fluids ect?
I will do the dummy check (oil,water,tyres,battery).
Anything else?
cheers
oska

sven '2' · Post by **sven '2'** » Thu Nov 27, 2014 3:01 pm

General oil/water/tyres = yes

Brakes would be my focus - see how they go (slowly)

d_generate · Post by **d_generate** » Fri Nov 28, 2014 1:31 am

I only picked mine up the night before last after it sitting for 5 months, I always disconnect the battery, it started first kick like every time I leave it for months at a time.