coffee break Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky dawg Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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