I've been told that E10 gas separates out after about 90 days storage. Do any 'experts' know how much water E10 gas attracts when it separates?
It's approaching winter again, and time to store the boat (outside). This past season I had problems with water in the fuel (presumably from over-winter storage), and want to avoid that next season. I do add fuel conditioner to the tanks each fall, BTW.
My question is: am I better to top up the tanks, adding fuel conditioner, and hope that the E10 doesn't collect a lot of water over the winter? Or am I better to drain the tanks, and take my chances with condensation? If I left the tanks empty, I would flush them in the spring before filling them; just seems like a lot of work if not necessary.
Any thoughts and recommendations appreciated.
It's approaching winter again, and time to store the boat (outside). This past season I had problems with water in the fuel (presumably from over-winter storage), and want to avoid that next season. I do add fuel conditioner to the tanks each fall, BTW.
My question is: am I better to top up the tanks, adding fuel conditioner, and hope that the E10 doesn't collect a lot of water over the winter? Or am I better to drain the tanks, and take my chances with condensation? If I left the tanks empty, I would flush them in the spring before filling them; just seems like a lot of work if not necessary.
Any thoughts and recommendations appreciated.