A public service announcement.

[Rowan Lake]

I've had a 92 XJ for a few years.
Less than 200,000 miles. Runs well. And it's basically my camping go to. I've loaded it with all the stuff so I can just hop in and go. Well, after not having the chance to go for quite some time, like over a year, even though I drove the Jeep around the block a few times, sitting for that amount of time really messes up I feel system, including tank and pump.
So, my unsolicited advice to anyone with a vehicle that sits without being used for over a month....
Either drain the tank, drive or run it until it's empty, or use your imagination and come up with a way to use the vehicle.
Pulling a fuel tank, cleaning it, replacing the fuel pump, all the rusty hardware, and doing that when you thought you were going to be able to go play in the mountains, is not fun or cheap.

[Rowan Lake]

PS
The gasoline of today is the WORST!
Causes lots of problems...

[Saudade]

Or simply pour some fuel stabilizer in the tank, run the engine to circulate the additive throughout the fuel system.

[Anak]

I think the biggest problem is methanol. It is hygroscopic, which is to say it collects water. You don't want that.

An empty tank may be worse for water accumulation, particularly if your gas cap or vent system allows any exchange of air.

There are places where you can get methanol-free fuel. Phillips 66 and Maverick are options which are local to me. It may be worth checking where boats or airplanes get their fuel.

A full tank of methanol-free fuel with a stabilizer added may be a better option.

[maxbraketorque]

Originally Posted by Anak

I think the biggest problem is methanol. It is hygroscopic, which is to say it collects water. You don't want that.

An empty tank may be worse for water accumulation, particularly if your gas cap or vent system allows any exchange of air.

There are places where you can get methanol-free fuel. Phillips 66 and Maverick are options which are local to me. It may be worth checking where boats or airplanes get their fuel.

A full tank of methanol-free fuel with a stabilizer added may be a better option.

Just want to comment that its ethanol that is used.

[JonnyCat63]

I like Meth better.

[Anak]

Originally Posted by maxbraketorque

Just want to comment that its ethanol that is used.

Thank you for the clarification.

[75SV1]

Also, airplane or aviation fuel is hard to get. It basically, has the stabil already in it.

[pablos]

And it's so nice that we're forced to use gasahol because of laws written by people who've never had dirt under their nails... It's said to reduce our "dependance on foreign oil", but it's pretty much a wash. I think they just want to keep people from hoarding fuel...

[Anak]

Originally Posted by pablos

And it's so nice that we're forced to use gasahol because of laws written by people who've never had dirt under their nails... It's said to reduce our "dependance on foreign oil", but it's pretty much a wash. I think they just want to keep people from hoarding fuel...

All you need to do is interact with a modern gas can and you will know all you need to know about those who know what's best for us.

Government by retarded, drunken chimpanzees throwing darts at a board would be less harmful, not to mention far less expensive, than what we have now.

[maxbraketorque]

Originally Posted by pablos

And it's so nice that we're forced to use gasahol because of laws written by people who've never had dirt under their nails... It's said to reduce our "dependance on foreign oil", but it's pretty much a wash. I think they just want to keep people from hoarding fuel...

People have a tendency to blame fuel system problems on ethanol. 10% ethanol fuel is not a problem. I've been running E85 in one of my vehicles continuously for 13 years. Lately, its been sitting for months at a time between drives. Zero corrosion issues. My XJ, which runs gasoline with 10% ethanol, was on jackstands from November to April. Fired right up after six months. Its just not good to let gasoline sit for a year, whether or not it has 10% ethanol.

[lawsoncl]

Originally Posted by pablos

It's said to reduce our "dependance on foreign oil", but it's pretty much a wash.

More like a subsidy for the corn growers. It's ultimately a wash, energy-wise as it takes as much energy to produce as it replaces.

[RCP Phx]

Does it really matter now, almost all the new vehicles being made now are electric !!!

[Anak]

Yeah, but some of us still drive vehicles that are 25 years old.

[RCP Phx]

Your missing the point! They are going to make it so hard to drive a vehicle that has a combustion engine so pick the right battle!