08-05-2020, 07:59 AM
What becomes evident is that what it says on the pump, may not be what goes into the tank. The forum has dealt with this in the past, differences of fuel in different parts of the country. On a personal basis, previously tanks were kept pretty full, just in case Ross Brawn rang up in the middle of the night and wanted me to drive to Spa in the Ruby right away. They are now kept almost empty, petrol put in when needed. This is being careful, having heard a great deal about fuel going off. Last year a pal was having great problems starting a motor that had been standing for about a year. Spark OK, timing looked right, fuel certainly circulating. After a few minutes my suggestion was; drain the tank, put some new petrol in. This was muttered about as the owner claimed that when he were a lad, any barn find would fire up right away, let alone his treasured vehicle that had stood for barely a year. Tank drained, half a gallon sloshed in, car fires immediately.