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v8 · 12-10-2011, 11:15 PM

Hi guys, I have searched the forums and can't find anything so I'm posting this thread. My question is my car will be put away this month, probably in a few days, what are your thoughts on adding fuel stabilizer for the winter? Is it necessary? I will be running the car every few weeks and moving it from the garage to the end of the driveway and back so it doesn't sit. What do you guys think, is fuel stabilizer a good thing?

MARINE1991 · 12-11-2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by v8

Hi guys, I have searched the forums and can't find anything so I'm posting this thread. My question is my car will be put away this month, probably in a few days, what are your thoughts on adding fuel stabilizer for the winter? Is it necessary? I will be running the car every few weeks and moving it from the garage to the end of the driveway and back so it doesn't sit. What do you guys think, is fuel stabilizer a good thing?

Cant hurt the car, but if your only doing it for a few months not needed.. but like I said cant hurt it any.... any auto part store has it, I put a bottle in before I deploy...

fielderLS3 · 12-11-2011, 12:35 AM

I use it. It is cheap insurance, particularly if you have ethanol blended fuel, which has a much shorter shelf life than pure gasoline.

Also, running the car will not increase the shelf life of the fuel.

Blue17CamaroZL1 · 12-11-2011, 01:00 AM

For the $9 I spent on the bottle, it will last me for 2 winters and my storage time is mid december till beginning of march.

montreal2010yellow · 12-11-2011, 07:39 AM

If the car is stored for a few months, better to do it. I bought mine in april 2010, used. The car did'nt move since november 2009. When I bought it I had a CEL the first day and the dealer had to change a few injectors that where clough up. He said that it's a more than 1,000.00$ job. (under warenty, oufff).

I the car is stored in a heated garage, taking it out a few times can't damage, but in a unheated one it's not recommaded to start it up. Either way, let it run enough so it's gets warmed up to driving conditions...and make sure your tank is at least 3 quarter...finally, install a battery tender..
This is my .02 cents.

Synner · 12-11-2011, 09:34 AM

Starting the car doesn't preserve the fuel or stop it from turning into varnish. Sta-bil.

v8 · 12-11-2011, 10:27 AM

Thanks guys, the garage is heated, the only reason I was going to start the car once a month or so is to keep everything moving, I realize that will not prolong the life of the fuel. I think I will pick up a bottle today. Thanks guys

AngelSpeedFreak · 12-11-2011, 12:05 PM

I have a Harley that I never ride, for this reason fuel stabilizer is good. I would use it in the Camaro if I wasn't going to use it for a few months.

montreal2010yellow · 12-11-2011, 12:09 PM

IMO Rest to do:

1. inflat tires to 40lbs.
2. Car Cover
3. Car has to be clean
4. If possible add a plastic sheet under the car. Ciment always lets humidity come out
5. If you disconnet the battery, don't lock the trunk cover, it won't open without electricity. Or install a battrery tender...

And do like me sit in your garage with a computor on your work bench, read Camaro5 and other sites and enjoy being with you car often. Have a nice winter...

babaron · 12-11-2011, 03:50 PM

If you are not going to drive it for at least half an hour, don't start it. It will do more damage than good. Don't worry about leaving it for a few months without starting it. And use Stabil.

clg_98ta · 12-12-2011, 06:19 AM

When you do start it every few weeks, make sure to run it at least 10 minutes after it reaches normal operating temperature. This is to prevent moisture from accumulating in your exhaust. Otherwise (according to the experts) you'll do more harm than good...

Maxspeed · 12-12-2011, 06:51 AM

My car will be sleeping in an unheated garage until April, here is what I did.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=187015

v8 · 12-12-2011, 06:13 PM

Thanks guys,

12-10-2011, 11:15 PM	#1
v8 Drives: 19 Z06 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oakville Ont. Posts: 1,427	Fuel Stabilizer Hi guys, I have searched the forums and can't find anything so I'm posting this thread. My question is my car will be put away this month, probably in a few days, what are your thoughts on adding fuel stabilizer for the winter? Is it necessary? I will be running the car every few weeks and moving it from the garage to the end of the driveway and back so it doesn't sit. What do you guys think, is fuel stabilizer a good thing?

12-11-2011, 12:35 AM	#3
fielderLS3 Drives: 2016 Mazda6, 2011 Mustang 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Portage, Wisconsin Posts: 4,049	I use it. It is cheap insurance, particularly if you have ethanol blended fuel, which has a much shorter shelf life than pure gasoline. Also, running the car will not increase the shelf life of the fuel. __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE (Arrived 4/29/22) "The car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive." . 2022 1SS 1LE (Coming Soon)

12-11-2011, 01:00 AM	#4
Blue17CamaroZL1 650HP soon to come Drives: 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sayreville, New Jersey Posts: 2,882 View My Garage	For the $9 I spent on the bottle, it will last me for 2 winters and my storage time is mid december till beginning of march. __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue Metallic A10, PDR, NAV, Premium floor mats

12-11-2011, 07:39 AM	#5
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	If the car is stored for a few months, better to do it. I bought mine in april 2010, used. The car did'nt move since november 2009. When I bought it I had a CEL the first day and the dealer had to change a few injectors that where clough up. He said that it's a more than 1,000.00$ job. (under warenty, oufff). I the car is stored in a heated garage, taking it out a few times can't damage, but in a unheated one it's not recommaded to start it up. Either way, let it run enough so it's gets warmed up to driving conditions...and make sure your tank is at least 3 quarter...finally, install a battery tender.. This is my .02 cents. __________________ T2 Facia, ACS TL1 Hood, ACS Winglets. G5CR CAI. Hotchsic Strut Brace and more...

12-11-2011, 12:05 PM	#8
AngelSpeedFreak Most hated in NM.... Drives: Sold the 6POINT2, went to a 50THZ06 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,904	I have a Harley that I never ride, for this reason fuel stabilizer is good. I would use it in the Camaro if I wasn't going to use it for a few months. __________________

12-11-2011, 09:34 AM	#6
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	Starting the car doesn't preserve the fuel or stop it from turning into varnish. Sta-bil.

12-11-2011, 10:27 AM	#7
v8 Drives: 19 Z06 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oakville Ont. Posts: 1,427	Thanks guys, the garage is heated, the only reason I was going to start the car once a month or so is to keep everything moving, I realize that will not prolong the life of the fuel. I think I will pick up a bottle today. Thanks guys

12-11-2011, 12:09 PM	#9
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	IMO Rest to do: 1. inflat tires to 40lbs. 2. Car Cover 3. Car has to be clean 4. If possible add a plastic sheet under the car. Ciment always lets humidity come out 5. If you disconnet the battery, don't lock the trunk cover, it won't open without electricity. Or install a battrery tender... And do like me sit in your garage with a computor on your work bench, read Camaro5 and other sites and enjoy being with you car often. Have a nice winter... __________________ T2 Facia, ACS TL1 Hood, ACS Winglets. G5CR CAI. Hotchsic Strut Brace and more...

12-11-2011, 03:50 PM	#10
babaron Totally into it Drives: '67 427vette/'11 Pacecar/'02 BMW ci Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 653 View My Garage	If you are not going to drive it for at least half an hour, don't start it. It will do more damage than good. Don't worry about leaving it for a few months without starting it. And use Stabil.

12-12-2011, 06:19 AM	#11
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	When you do start it every few weeks, make sure to run it at least 10 minutes after it reaches normal operating temperature. This is to prevent moisture from accumulating in your exhaust. Otherwise (according to the experts) you'll do more harm than good... __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

12-12-2011, 06:51 AM	#12
Maxspeed ~COTW 6/30/14~ Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mansfield Mass Posts: 2,906 View My Garage	My car will be sleeping in an unheated garage until April, here is what I did. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=187015 __________________ Mods: Heritage Grill, Blade Spoiler, Corrado Hoodliner Mural, Premium Engine Boxes, Radiator Shroud, Custom Painted Bowties, Dipstick & Engine Caps, RX Catch Can, Corsa cat back exhaust, CAI black powder coat cold air, Apex cold air intake scoop and Apex washer tank relocate kit, Dynatech SuperMAXX Ceramic Coated LT Headers, High Flow Cats, JRE470 Rough Idle Cam Package, DSS 1,000 RWHP Axels, Slowhawk Mustang Dyno Tune, QTP QTEC 66 Low Profile Cutouts and iTSX. 453 RWHP 427 RWTQ WEB LINKS BUILD TIMING CHAIN FAILURE TRANSITION FROM STOCK TO CAM VID

12-12-2011, 06:13 PM	#13
v8 Drives: 19 Z06 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oakville Ont. Posts: 1,427	Thanks guys,

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