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Old 04-16-2007, 06:00 PM
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My S2000 has been stored since October 1, 2006. Yesterday I took her out for a drive for the first time. I kept the rpms below 4500 because I wasn't sure if it was OK to VTEC. I filled up the tank all the way before storing it with 93 octane. Should I buy a bottle of Octane booster? Take it easy on the first tank? Or start -ing right away?
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Originally Posted by clawhammer,Apr 16 2007, 07:00 PM
Take it easy on the first tank?





Originally Posted by clawhammer,Apr 16 2007, 07:00 PM
Or start -ing right away?
No need to rev the engine right away. Just a matter of time before you go though a tankfull of gas, then go ahead and





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Run down a lot of your tank easy and replenish, then
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Originally Posted by ATOice,Apr 16 2007, 09:38 PM
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Is there rationale for the recommendations or are you guys just erring on the side of caution?

Not being a smart A** but a genuine question.
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Last I checked, gasoline doesn't degrade over time (otherwise there would be no giant gasoline containers).

Should be fine. Just drive it nice for a couple of miles to get the oil all over the components again.
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I have heard of gas going bad over time. Gas could absorb moisture.
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Originally Posted by RACER,Apr 17 2007, 02:24 AM
I have heard of gas going bad over time. Gas could absorb moisture.
That's why I filled the gas tank up all the way. I only drove 6 miles on that tank of gas before storing the car.
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i say you should just take it easy. It's better safe than sorry. Last thing you want is knock or w/e because the gas degraded.
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take it easy and refill with 93 , better safe then sorry
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