Notices
E85 / Ethanol This section is dedicated to tuning with ethanol.

Storing the evo over winder with E85 in the tank?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 21, 2011, 03:34 PM
  #1  
Evolved Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (20)
 
dtrackstar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: U.S of A
Posts: 1,025
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Storing the evo over winder with E85 in the tank?

I've done some research but have not found anything conclusive for what is the best route to take for storing my evo, which has e85 in the tank.

I am looking for the best cost-effective method.

Some say drain the tank, other say don't.

Suggestions?

I am planning on storing it in a car jacket.


Please excuse my spelling in the title

Last edited by dtrackstar; Nov 21, 2011 at 04:26 PM.
Old Nov 22, 2011, 10:45 AM
  #2  
Evolving Member
iTrader: (3)
 
alpha's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Florida
Posts: 304
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
If you're going to store the car for the winter. Ethanol is hygroscopic and will collect water. Drain the ethanol out. Put gasoline in. Run the car for a bit. You're good to go. There are a lot of variables when it comes to ethanol. Climate, tank, how long it sits, etc. It's easy enough to drain or run the ethanol out. Put 93 in. And store. I've seen many issues from cars "stored" with ethanol.
Old Nov 22, 2011, 11:23 AM
  #3  
Evolved Member
iTrader: (37)
 
JDMevoBOOST's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 1,975
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
They make Stabil for E85 cars now.
Old Nov 22, 2011, 11:25 AM
  #4  
Evolved Member
iTrader: (38)
 
psphinx81's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 1,597
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
i drain my tank and put 5 gallons of 93 in and just start my car on that once a month.

its super easy to drain the tank, just toss some 93 in and be done!
Old Nov 22, 2011, 12:41 PM
  #5  
Newbie
 
4bangerlover's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Chicago
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
They do have Stabil thats the cheapest way to do it.
Old Nov 27, 2011, 05:51 PM
  #6  
Evolved Member
iTrader: (66)
 
Jeff_Jeske's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: On the track
Posts: 4,358
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
I'm no expert but I highly doubt you would have any problems if you filled the tank with E85 and parked the car. It's not like your fuel system is going to fill up with water.
Old Jan 3, 2012, 10:10 AM
  #7  
Newbie
 
D1Fuse's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Chicago
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Any time I've stored my motorcycle for the winter, I'm filled the tank full (to prevent room for rusting) also, adding the recommended dosage of Stabil and letting the vehicle run for a short bit. When it comes time to start it up again, it fires right up and the gas seems to be fine.. Good Luck
Old Jan 10, 2012, 09:18 AM
  #8  
Evolved Member
iTrader: (27)
 
boostedwrx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 5,034
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
My E98 has been in my car all winter (in my garage). No issues - the gas tank is sealed.


Originally Posted by Jeff_Jeske
I'm no expert but I highly doubt you would have any problems if you filled the tank with E85 and parked the car. It's not like your fuel system is going to fill up with water.
^this
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ChicagoEvo9
Evo Engine / Turbo / Drivetrain
38
Mar 10, 2020 05:40 AM
evo9powerr
Evo Engine / Turbo / Drivetrain
12
Aug 5, 2014 02:35 PM
Randal
Evo General
11
Mar 30, 2014 10:22 PM
Scoobyevo9MR
Evo Engine / Turbo / Drivetrain
6
Sep 24, 2013 03:07 PM
DvlInDskyz
E85 / Ethanol
10
Jan 19, 2011 03:38 PM



Quick Reply: Storing the evo over winder with E85 in the tank?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:35 PM.