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dfjkl
03-21-2008, 12:16 PM
I've had my '04 Marauder sitting for awhile now (didn't drive it at all last year...lazy about getting worn tires replaced). It was sitting with a full tank of gas. Now more I'm reading says I shouldn't really run it on that gas at all. I'm looking to drain it. Are there any easier methods on this particular car than going and buying a siphoning kit and siphoning it out? Can I or does the MM have some kind of screen that won't let me get a hose down there? ...or (would be nice) is there a drain plug somewhere I'd miss (haven't looked under there in awhile...getting ready to do that now). I NEED to get behind the wheel of my Marauder again......

Thanks!

Dragcity
03-21-2008, 12:57 PM
I would adda good amount of Stabil. Shake up the tank after adding and drive her gently. I would not waste all that gas.

Give it the old sniff test, it should be o.k., just not enough octane to support hard acceleration. Stabil will help a little. I always put a bunch in Before I store my Thunderchicken.

Some have said Tolulene is a good addative, but I never tried it....

Bradley G
03-21-2008, 03:18 PM
no drain plug on the gas tank. I would siphon the bulk out if I could use it elsewhere,like the tractor.
With the tank full, the quality of the fuel is still good, no airspace to contaminate the gas with condensation.

Ron
03-21-2008, 04:12 PM
Don't sweat it if it smells like gas.

Run it, & top it off w/ some fresh gas.

jgc61sr2002
03-21-2008, 05:24 PM
Drive it and use up the fuel. IMO it shouldn't be a problem.
I add stabil to my boat and infrequently used cars and had no problems .