Re: water in gas tank

In article <0r5lujteuaa8p1a5a0opkb2guqvv4jeej5@4ax.com>, not@my.usa
says...

 

One of those bush survival TV shows said put a litre of methylated
spirits (denatured alcohol) in the tank, which blends with the water.
Never tried it myself, sounds a little dodgy.

 
No, it's standard practice. There are fuel additives such as Heet and
Ban-Ice that are composed of methanol, for exactly that purpose. If your
area gets below-freezing temps, it's a good idea to add some to your gas
at least every fall to dry out the tank and fuel lines of water and ice.
A liter sounds a bit much. The additive label tells you how much to use
for how much gas.
 
If your gas contains ethanol, that may also accomplish the same purpose.
 
 

The water will mix with the ethanol and settle out.  Mix in some Ethanol
Shield to blend the water/ethanol back into the gas so it will burn.