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Old November 1st 05, 04:03 AM
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Default Condensation in fuel tank

defintely a problem in marine fuel tanks. We actually employ fuel separators
to keep the water
in a separate bowl.

If your in a warm climate, I wouldnt worry too much but there's truth to it.
Its severity varies.

my .02



> wrote in message
m...
>
> "William R. Watt" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > Condensation isn't a worry in hot weather. I don't bother to fill the

tank
> > full in summer. But since I don't drive the car much in winter I fill

the
> > tank in the fall when we start to get frost (condensation) and keep it
> > filled until spring.

>
> Some places condensation can be a problem even in summer, but is usually
> much worse in winter.
> When the water freezes and clogs the filters, lines, etc, it can really be

a
> PITA,
> since it is too late to get the 'chemical' to the spot where it is needed.
> Alcohol
> in the fuel has solved a lot of that sort of problem, although there are
> still
> places where it is not used.
>
>



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