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Old 02-19-2010, 02:49 PM
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haven't started my car all winter so i figured i'd wake her up out of her slumber. i haven't put any stable in the gas while its been sitting (i know....just lazy i gues) so should i put some in before starting to get rid of any water in the gas. what do u guys think. also its with the old oil. shouldn't matter but just seeing what u guys would do. i'm not going to be driving it just startin it up to idle alittle.

also, the battery is dead and i have a tune on the car. the car should still be running off the revised tune right. it wouldn't return to stock???
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Old 02-19-2010, 02:59 PM
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I wouldnt start it unless it was going to be driven. Your tune is ok.
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Old 02-20-2010, 08:27 AM
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generally i would put stablizer in prior to storage and let her run for a few minutes then store it. It won't hurt by putting stablizer in now and your tune will be fine.
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Old 02-20-2010, 07:11 PM
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^ good advice above, and remember, next winter top the tank off when you park it (well not all the way, but at least 3/4 of a tank). the more air in your tank, the more likely you'll have condensation over the winter.

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Old 02-21-2010, 04:00 AM
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leave it running till it gets up to temp at least.
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Old 02-21-2010, 04:08 AM
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Full tank with Stabil and I think after a coat of wax (154) I will take the beast for a spin. I will be about 7am and the temp is -15c, mind you the roads downtown are bone dry otherwise
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