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
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> "William R. Watt" > wrote in message
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> > 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.
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> 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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