My '56 and I both live in Nebraska. I need to know if I should to use a fuel stabilizer in my gas tank! After living here for over 50 years, I realize that I may only drive it 2 or 3 times all winter(if I'm lucky)but I am able to start it every week and let it warm up to running temperature. Should I use a product such as "Stabil" or not. Thanks.
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Re: C1 In The Winter.
Steve,
My '56 and I live in upstate New York. I don't use any stabilizer, and don't start the car until spring. Just fill the gas tank, disconnect the battery, change the oil and start planning next year's road trips.
My $.02
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Re: C1 In The Winter.
You don't need the stabilizer for periods of less 9 months to a year, and you're doing more harm than good by starting it just to let it run. Either take it out for a good run (roads permitting) or let it sleep in piece. Keep the battery charged as Rick suggested.
Mike in MontrealComment
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Re: C1 In The Winter.
Steve, Rick hit the nail on the proverbial head. I would be more concerned about preventing critters like mice from knawing on hoses, upholstery, etc., due to the harsh winters in your area. Also, place a large sheet of plastic under the whole car to act as a moisture barrier to stop frame rust. Maybe add a can of Isopropyl-based dry gas to absorb any water that may condense in the spring. Have a good winter!Comment
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Re: C1 In The Winter.
Concur totally.
1) With the advent of modern fuels, you shouldn't need a fuel stabilizeer for the winter months.
2) Critters can be bad..found some mice nesting in a tool container in my old Morgan some time back. Since then I've plugged all entrances and set traps around anything they can use to climb on, i.e. jack stands.
3) I put mine on jack stands 'cause the old style tires tend to fltten out ove r winter and it only gives the critters four points to gain access to nesting areas.
4) Buy an inexpensive "trickle" charger. I use one on the motorcycle and one on the car.
5) Plastic on the floor helps keep moisture from coming up into the car.
6) Change the oil before winter and after winter.
7) I change brake fluid in the spring
Is this turning into a winterizing thread? I hope not.
LennComment
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Re: C1 In The Winter.
I have a 1955 "Carter" G.M Dealer Option engine heater installed in the L/S front side freeze plug, you plug in to 120 outlet. It keep the water,oil and engine warm ,and moisture from building up under the hood on my 55. OH NO a dealer option OH MY
PS By the way there is one for your 56 too. Dealer Option!!!!Comment
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Re: C1 In The Winter.
Steve,
As you know I live in Western Nebraska. MY 57 gets an oil change in the fall before storage, some stabil, but most importantly I put about 3 gallon of 100 octane Low Lead aviation gasoline in the tank then top it off with 91 octane premium unleaded. Run the car a little and if dual fours, put your foot in it a couple of times to fill the front carb. Then just park it and cover it until spring. I agree with the comment about not starting during the winter. I used to do that but I was convinced that you just gas diluted the oil and caused several episodes of dry drained piston wear rather than one in the spring. That is not a big issue anyway but you don't need to start it.
TedComment
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Winter?
What's winter?
Charlie in HoustonComment
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That's when....
the local weatherman advises y'all of a 'hard freeze' and youse guys go around the house setting faucets to 'drip' mode to prevent your pipes from freezing/breaking due to the way you run plumbing and the lack of adequate insulation in most of your homes....
It's also when they run that 'color' article in the newspapers about the 'fool' Yankee who recently moved into town, drained his swimming pool for the winter, and was SHOCKED to find the whole pool had floated up/out of the ground creating huge damage....Comment
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Touche' Jack... *NM*
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