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Car Not Run Often
My 77 has not been used much over the past few years. Wondering what would be the best way to freshen up the fuel system? Cleaners, higher octane fuel? Anyone have any tricks or products that have worked well?
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08-16-2014, 04:44 AM
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Did you use fuel stabilizer and how much fuel did you leave in it last?
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08-16-2014, 05:05 AM
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If my car is going to sit for a while, I put 100LL Avgas in it. No alcohol, stays stable for long periods.
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08-16-2014, 06:28 AM
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Techron Liqui Moly fuel system cleaner
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08-16-2014, 08:42 AM
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Car has OK fuel. Runs decent but want to put something in that will give her a cleansing throughout the systems.
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08-16-2014, 06:02 PM
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Oh then just fill it with the good stuff and drive it. Best medicine is use!
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08-16-2014, 08:00 PM
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Fuel system cleanse
Though I've long used Techron, SeaFoam, and other cleaners over the years, I think that driving the car regularly is best. Actually, ethanol laced fuel may also help as the ethanol dissolves some deposits in the system. Just don't leave it sitting for long periods of time in the tank, giving the fuel a chance to phase separate and eventually turn to jelly.
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08-17-2014, 05:03 AM
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Thanks guys. I'm going to put some good fuel in her, maybe a bit of cleaner and hit the road. Great forum- good people
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08-19-2014, 11:11 AM
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1977 Porsche 911S Coupe
P911
1989 Porsche 911 Carrera
1999 Porsche Boxster
2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK 280
Cayman
964
1970 Porsche 914-6 (sold)
1973 porsche 914-6 conversion (sold)
1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa - sold
GMC Motorhome
