Petrol deteriorating

Audi Derek · 23-12-09, 03:23 PM

STOP PETROL BECOMING STALE.

Does this work ?? has any one here tried it ??

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PREVENT-THE-PE...item518f4adcdf

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Emjay · 23-12-09, 03:30 PM

I'd be tempted to use a reputable Octane booster to be honest rather than a lump of "something" off ebay.

Audi Derek · 23-12-09, 03:40 PM

I normally drain the tanks for the winter (pain when you wont to run the car up), then put new fuel in as and when, just thought it may have saved me some work.

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dubmeister · 23-12-09, 05:23 PM

Have used this before for various cars laid up over the winter where i used to work, never had a problem with the cars starting months later

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MILLERS-CLASSI...22174004r12812

Baggee · 23-12-09, 05:30 PM

I just leave about a gallon in mine and run her up regularly.

TheTwelveQuidKid · 24-12-09, 02:20 AM

I never worry about it. Can't recall ever having a problem.
I went into the salvage compound at our local scrap yard once and found an old Rover P5B Coupe that had been in there so long it had brambles growing up through the floor and up out the top of the back seat. When I opened the drivers door, it fell off because of the rust. I found a spare ignition key and much to my amazement, it started. Sounded alright as well for something that had been in there for years. Must have had a good battery. In fact I wish the one in my old bmw had lasted as long as that. Must get down there and find another decent one for it.

vag80 · 24-12-09, 05:27 PM

i've never used anything i've left the car in the garage for 3 months before with about 1/4 tank of fuel
and shes started on probs and run fine

20vcqdriver · 24-12-09, 05:37 PM

If the engine is running I tend to run the engine up to operating temp once a week and put a fresh gallon in every couple of months seems to do the trick. Wouldn't trust any additive as petrol is petrol, it deteriorates and no additive will stop it, mask it but not stop it...

23-12-09, 03:40 PM	#3
Audi Derek “Been raced and rallied” Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bridgwater Somerset Posts: 1,431	I normally drain the tanks for the winter (pain when you wont to run the car up), then put new fuel in as and when, just thought it may have saved me some work. .. __________________ Vorspurng durch Technik (see it does work)

24-12-09, 05:27 PM	#7
vag80 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bracknell Posts: 1,967	i've never used anything i've left the car in the garage for 3 months before with about 1/4 tank of fuel and shes started on probs and run fine __________________ nothing like a bit of deep dish 200k club member 87-b3 80 83-4000 2 door

24-12-09, 05:37 PM	#8
20vcqdriver 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wirral Posts: 3,910	If the engine is running I tend to run the engine up to operating temp once a week and put a fresh gallon in every couple of months seems to do the trick. Wouldn't trust any additive as petrol is petrol, it deteriorates and no additive will stop it, mask it but not stop it... __________________ Coupe quattro 1986:-~450bhp + loooong list of mods! Audi A7 Bi-TDI SLine Black edition 2015 mapped to produce 600lb/ft torque! Audi S4 4.2 V8 cabriolet 2004:-

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23-12-09, 03:30 PM	#2
Emjay Man Fettler Extraodinaire Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Up my own arse blowing smoke Posts: 7,417	I'd be tempted to use a reputable Octane booster to be honest rather than a lump of "something" off ebay.

23-12-09, 05:23 PM	#4
dubmeister Grown up member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: swansea Posts: 218	Have used this before for various cars laid up over the winter where i used to work, never had a problem with the cars starting months later http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MILLERS-CLASSI...22174004r12812

23-12-09, 05:30 PM	#5
Baggee 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Aldridge, Walsall Posts: 2,257	I just leave about a gallon in mine and run her up regularly.

24-12-09, 02:20 AM	#6
TheTwelveQuidKid Grown up member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 422	I never worry about it. Can't recall ever having a problem. I went into the salvage compound at our local scrap yard once and found an old Rover P5B Coupe that had been in there so long it had brambles growing up through the floor and up out the top of the back seat. When I opened the drivers door, it fell off because of the rust. I found a spare ignition key and much to my amazement, it started. Sounded alright as well for something that had been in there for years. Must have had a good battery. In fact I wish the one in my old bmw had lasted as long as that. Must get down there and find another decent one for it.