24-02-2019, 01:06 PM
Ethanol is a much debated issue in the seven world.
My view is rather safe than sorry, the differences I am sure are very minor. I am convinced that it attracts more water vapour into the tank which can cause rust spots in the tank.
My solution is to keep the tank full in the winter and add Millers "tank safe" since doing this I have had no dirt problems with my cars.
The other item which is annoying with front tank cars is the fuel tap. Even if you fit a new one after about 6 months the pesky tap leaks (the ethanol attacks the brass taper) then just to add insult the tap goes stiff.
Tried everything to repair these and failed.
There is a great solution - A tap which looks the same as our original is available which has a stainless ball and seals internally, all ethanol proof. They never leak and are an easy action and the same price !
For the longer term I do add an additive, VSP this may be of benefit to me as much as the car, but I believe in it.
My view is rather safe than sorry, the differences I am sure are very minor. I am convinced that it attracts more water vapour into the tank which can cause rust spots in the tank.
My solution is to keep the tank full in the winter and add Millers "tank safe" since doing this I have had no dirt problems with my cars.
The other item which is annoying with front tank cars is the fuel tap. Even if you fit a new one after about 6 months the pesky tap leaks (the ethanol attacks the brass taper) then just to add insult the tap goes stiff.
Tried everything to repair these and failed.
There is a great solution - A tap which looks the same as our original is available which has a stainless ball and seals internally, all ethanol proof. They never leak and are an easy action and the same price !
For the longer term I do add an additive, VSP this may be of benefit to me as much as the car, but I believe in it.