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Old 11-03-2008, 11:34 AM   #4
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Now that the Alton Village Store gas station has finally gone to Ethanol we have lost the last place to protect our old boats. Can someone help me on what best to do to protect a 1985 Mercruser I/O. Should I add dry gas or some other additive with each tank full? Should boat be stored with gas tank dry or full? I also have a 1995 Ford F-150 that I store outside in the winter at the camp. Same question on storage for that please.

Thanks for any help.
Here's a great article which help explains how ethanol affects boat engines... Interesting read.

http://www.boats.com/news-reviews/ar...expert-ethanol

Dan

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