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<blockquote data-quote="KRS62" data-source="post: 172262" data-attributes="member: 3704"><p>Ethanol "attracts" water more than 100% fuel. So it has been told to me that the leave it full method is not good. The more you have in there, the more water problems you could potentially have. So I would expect the run it (almost) dry is best. </p><p></p><p>While there are a few gas stations in my area that have 100% gas, I have yet to go out of my way to fuel up there. My boat has a water/fuel separator, so guess I have some protection there? The last time I changed filters, I dumped it in a jar and did not notice any water (the filter was on there for a year.)</p><p></p><p>One method that you could employ is to have a gas can at home that you keep full. If there is a long period of time between boat trips, then put that gas in your car. If not, put it in your boat.</p><p></p><p>Other than ensuring that I don't leave gas in my tanks more than say 2 months, I have decided not to worry about ethanol issues. Hopefully, it does not bite me one day! I doubt it though.</p><p></p><p>KRS</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KRS62, post: 172262, member: 3704"] Ethanol "attracts" water more than 100% fuel. So it has been told to me that the leave it full method is not good. The more you have in there, the more water problems you could potentially have. So I would expect the run it (almost) dry is best. While there are a few gas stations in my area that have 100% gas, I have yet to go out of my way to fuel up there. My boat has a water/fuel separator, so guess I have some protection there? The last time I changed filters, I dumped it in a jar and did not notice any water (the filter was on there for a year.) One method that you could employ is to have a gas can at home that you keep full. If there is a long period of time between boat trips, then put that gas in your car. If not, put it in your boat. Other than ensuring that I don't leave gas in my tanks more than say 2 months, I have decided not to worry about ethanol issues. Hopefully, it does not bite me one day! I doubt it though. KRS [/QUOTE]
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