Winter storage question in July

[414TATA]

I will be garaging my Buick for approx. 3 months of  winter.  Winters here are mild with a low outside of not lower than 27F (unusual) garage temp probably no lower than 50 degrees.

My question is: Is it okay to  leave some fuel (less than 4 gallons) treated with an additive in the tank?       i really don't want to  drain the tank or leave it full.  your opinions please. 

Thanks

 

Wayne 

1941 Buick

 

[39BuickEight]

Yes that is fine.  We do that in ours cars, boats, and power yard  equipment every winter.  I think it's often recommended to fill the tank, but I don't have any problems whether they are full or not.

Edited July 21, 2016 by 39BuickEight (see edit history)

[Larry Schramm]

My normal storage for the cars for the Michigan winters is to change the oil & filter, fill it up with gas, and then park it for the winter with minimal driving after the oil change.   Oil change, gas station, storage.

 

On the newer cars I usually disconnect the batter or put a battery tender on the car. 

 

I do not start it until spring.

Edited July 22, 2016 by Larry Schramm (see edit history)

[Joseph P. Indusi]

Your winter temperatures are similar to mine.  I use fuel stabilizer but I found that I can drive the car year round , at least once a month through winter by just picking a clear dry day.  I don't just start it up, I take it for a 20-30 minute drive and exercise all of the systems.   Works for me.

Joe, BCA 33493

[414TATA]

Thanks for the advice gentlemen   I will not be in the area so the car will not be driven during those 3 months.  I will disconnect batt and leave treated fuel in tank as advised above.

 

Wayne