Re: [Chrysler300] fuel recomendations

[MRS954@xxxxxxx]

John,
When you store it for the winter or any prolonged period of time, you should keep the tank full and ad fuel stabilizer, like Sta-bil. Add the stabilizer to a full tank and run the engine for a few minutes to get the mixture into the carb bowls.

Mark Souders
300H
Mohrsville, PA



-----Original Message-----
From: John Holst <jholst@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 11:32 am
Subject: [Chrysler300] fuel recomendations



I have two questions concerning fuel requirements. Vehicle in 
question is 1964 300K, 413 single 4 BBL carb.

First, what is the best fuel for general road use. The 87 octane 
normally available causes significant detonation. I have been using 
100 octane LL aviation fuel and adding an appropriate lead 
substitute. Seems to work fine, and local mechanics indicate that 
will not cause problems.

Second, what condition should the fuel tank be in when storing for 
the winter. In an airplane you should have the tank full to prevent 
condensation. The problem is that the fuel may deteriorate by spring. 
Emptying the tank may be a problem, but seems to be the best option 
for a fresh start in the spring. The tank has been cleaned and 
epoxied to prevent rust accumulation that had clogged the filters in the past.

The car will always be stored here in Iowa due to the severity of 
winters. It has never been driven in snow, and  I do not anticipate 
ever trying it.

Hopefully this will help me, and possibly others that may have the 
same concerns.

TIA, John Holst...


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