Fuel additives

[coffee break]

After the discussion about the Chevy Volt this question came to mind. Since the car could go a month or more between fill-ups, should fuel stabilizer be used?

An extension of the question, what do those who do not drive their car for extended periods of time do/recommend.

[bigdog]

Your fuel generally won't go off that fast.

 

Pre-mix works wonders. As in gas-oil mix for two stroke engines. I have used it for years in my Honda lawn mower. I run 50:1 all the time in it. Then it sits for 7 months in the South Dakota winter without being drained & it starts right up. It's also a wonderful upper cylinder lube. I bought that mower in 1991 & I still have it. I've only changed plugs once in all those years of running pre-mix in that four stroke engine.

[lucky dawg]

The Volt automatically runs the engine if it determines the fuel is getting old. I believe this kicks in if the engine has not been activated for six months. The tank is also pressurized to further preserve the gas. Amazing to have a car where you may drive for half a year on no gas.