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is gas tank plastic or metal?

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Use marine stabil

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I am using Marine Stabil, so I believe that is meant to counter any water that forms from condensation.

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Fill tank

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Whenever storing a car for awhile it is a good idea to either drain the gas or fill the tank.

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The dealer told me to fill the tank and that is all that it says in the manual.

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Use seafoam

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I use seafoam.

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Use temps

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Still on original tires as miles are split between two sets and they are both used for the temps that they work best in.

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Fill tank

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Whenever storing a car for awhile it is a good idea to either drain the gas or fill the tank.

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The dealer told me to fill the tank and that is all that it says in the manual.

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Fill tank in the winter

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I don't think the generalization to fill your tank in the winter for storage is about rust forming in the gas tank for a

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Fill tank

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Whenever storing a car for awhile it is a good idea to either drain the gas or fill the tank.

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is gas tank plastic or metal?

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The dealer told me to fill the tank and that is all that it says in the manual.

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Fill tank in the winter

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I don't think the generalization to fill your tank in the winter for storage is about rust forming in the gas tank for a

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is gas tank plastic or metal?

Use marine stabil

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I am using Marine Stabil, so I believe that is meant to counter any water that forms from condensation.

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is gas tank plastic or metal?

Use seafoam

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I use seafoam.

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Use stabil

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Dealer told me not to use Stabil.

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Use temps

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Still on original tires as miles are split between two sets and they are both used for the temps that they work best in.

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POST 1Original post

I can't find info anywhere on what the tank is made of.

POST 3Original post

Plastic, guess we need that in our FAQ! Whose wanting to help update the FAQ?

POST 5Original post

so since the tank can't rust, is there really any reason to top off the tank if storing the car? I am using Marine Stabil, so I believe that is meant to counter any water that forms from condensation. Also, does anyone know about 993 or 996 fuel tanks? I know folks with those who top off their tanks for the winter and might not need to.

POST 6Original post

I don't think the generalization to fill your tank in the winter for storage is about rust forming in the gas tank for a Porsche . Basically the more air volume = the more condensation you will get. I left my boat gas tank full and fogged the engine - the tank on it is made of aluminum. However I did have a gas tank on a Toyota Corolla rust out on me years ago...

POST 7Original post

They are topping off not to prevent rust but rather to prevent air being in the tank. Air in the tank contains moisture, that moisture can condense and turn into water droplets that would contaminate the gas. Whenever storing a car for awhile it is a good idea to either drain the gas or fill the tank.

POST 8Original post

For my boat I've done it both ways - full and empty, had a few problems getting it going right one year after empty so now do it full. Octane will go down over the winter so 93 might turn into 87 - but if you start with 87 it will get pretty crappy six months later. I use seafoam. For the Porsche - I bought winter tires four years ago - and drive it all winter. That's the best way in my opinion. Still on original tires as miles are split between two sets and they are both used for the temps that they work best in.

POST 9Original post

My Porsche Dealer told me not to use Stabil. A cayenne owner used it over the winter and the whole fuel system had to be replaced. Porsche didn't cover any of the $6,000 cost. The dealer told me to fill the tank and that is all that it says in the manual.

POST 10Original post

Man that dealer was harsh - I've not used Stabil, don't think it protects against gumming or deposits though. I'm not recommending seafoam for the Porsche either, as I've never done that, but I will say I have dismantled fuel systems where seafoam was used and they were very clean. I've used it in chainsaws, motorbikes, boats, and a couple of classic cars.

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