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Old Feb 4, 2017 | 11:52 AM
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Fuel flush

Fc owners would u guys recommend flushing my fuel tank if my cars been sitting all winter say almost 6 months at half tank?
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Old Feb 5, 2017 | 10:08 AM
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No. If the car has been properly stored then there should be no reason.

6 months isn't too bad. Fuel has begun to break down after the first few months but most certainly has not reached a point where it becomes varnish sludge. Just get some fresh fuel in there and run through a full take of good fuel before you drive the car hard.
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Old Feb 5, 2017 | 03:08 PM
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+1.
I think I'd recommend filling the tank next time though.

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Old Feb 5, 2017 | 03:49 PM
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And maybe use a fuel stabilizer.
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