My gosh, this has turned into another "Which way to hang the toilet paper" argument with neither side making too many points, just stating opinions. As to the new vehicles on dealer lots, not many sit for six or eight months at a time. They are moved around, test drove, or started as a precaution against dead batteries. Besides, that dealer won't be around long if they move their inventory that slowly. It is funny that every gasoline powered engine I have ever seen said something like, "Drain and refill with fresh fuel before operating" in the instructions.