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Explorer

Jul 22, 2018

Old Gasoline

We are about to buy a class c that has a Ford V-10. this unit is a 2008 with only 8000 miles on it, but has been setting in a building for 3 years with a full tank of gasoline. The engine starts and runs. I'm just worried about doing any engine damage burning off that old gasoline until I can get the tank down low and add fresh gasoline to it. Any thoughts.

Class C

23 Replies

DougE
Explorer
Jul 22, 2018
Agree with fiveeyes. A full tank gets less contamination than a partial tank. Best news is that it runs now. So put a can of Seafoam in it to help with any residual varnish and just run it. Would recommend an oil change and an antifreeze replacement before this winter.
fiveeyes
Explorer
Jul 22, 2018
A couple of cans of Seafoam, or octane booster will help a lot.
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Jul 22, 2018
I’ll bet Phoenix has a city hazardous waste drop off. Call them.