Proper use of dry gas

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11-24-2001, 04:01 PM

NickStam

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Proper use of dry gas

Is it supposed to be used as a preventative measure, or only used if you detect a problem? I assumed it was to be used as preventative maintenance in the winter months.

11-24-2001, 04:07 PM

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I wouldn't use it, it really never gets cold enough around here to freeze gas.

11-24-2001, 04:18 PM

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Does moisture only develop if the gas actaully freezes?

11-24-2001, 04:20 PM

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I have used it when my 89 Accord use to stall alot.. it would fix the problem.. what use to happen is when i hit the clutch the rpm's would drop and the car would stall

11-24-2001, 04:22 PM

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only when it got really cold?

11-24-2001, 04:22 PM

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The best preventive measure is to keep the tank above 1/2 full, no need for dry gas in that situation then.

11-24-2001, 04:24 PM

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only when it got really cold?

no.. it did it intermittently.. i think something was bad with the fuel line.. and the dry gas fixed it for a while..

11-24-2001, 04:27 PM

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The problem is that nothing short of dropping the tank and emptying it will get rid of moisture, dry gas does not displace it.

11-24-2001, 04:53 PM

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I have never needed it in MA in the Max, but I have in an old Honda I had. The Honda would run rough and hesitate without it. I wouldn't bother with it in CT unless you have drivability problems.