Can a old gas tank cause an engine to not start?
Yes, most definitely, the old gas could be the problem. After you have all the old gas drained out, refill the tank with fresh gas and add fuel stabilizer. With stabilizer the gas should last much longer before turning to varnish.
What should I do if my gas tank is stale?
As I’ve written repeatedly, when gas sits, it first gets stale, then attracts water (at least E10—gas with 10-percent ethanol—does), and, as years go by, eventually leaves behind a gooey, sticky mess. All you need to do to perform a gross assessment of the problem is unscrew the filler cap and take a whiff of the tank.
Can a car with bad gas not start?
Do you have spark for a starter. Depending on the gasoline, it can degrade at any time. About a year ago a car that would not even spit or cough when attempting to start it suffered from bad gas syndrome. This car had been completely drained, fresh gas put in, and then allowed to sit for only 5 months.
Can a 6 month old gas tank cause a problem?
While I agree that ONE tank of 6-month-old is unlikely to cause much of a problem, this car ALWAYS has old gas in it, and sits around with the tank 1/2 empty for long periods of time. This is a prescription for “stale” gas problems and formation of varnish in the fuel system.
Can a old gas tank be a problem?
Yes, most definitely, the old gas could be the problem. After you have all the old gas drained out, refill the tank with fresh gas and add fuel stabilizer. With stabilizer the gas should last much longer before turning to varnish. You should be adding stabilizer every time you fill the tank on this car.
As I’ve written repeatedly, when gas sits, it first gets stale, then attracts water (at least E10—gas with 10-percent ethanol—does), and, as years go by, eventually leaves behind a gooey, sticky mess. All you need to do to perform a gross assessment of the problem is unscrew the filler cap and take a whiff of the tank.
Can a car with old gas not start?
Depending on the gasoline, it can degrade at any time. About a year ago a car that would not even spit or cough when attempting to start it suffered from bad gas syndrome. This car had been completely drained, fresh gas put in, and then allowed to sit for only 5 months.
While I agree that ONE tank of 6-month-old is unlikely to cause much of a problem, this car ALWAYS has old gas in it, and sits around with the tank 1/2 empty for long periods of time. This is a prescription for “stale” gas problems and formation of varnish in the fuel system.