BC312 Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 With a modern car for everyday use the flow of fresh petrol most probably dispenses any remaining water in a tank as the petrol and remaining water sloshes and mix together, the car is on the move too much for water to settle and accumulate. If a modern day car was treated like a vintage collectible not that much used then i assume you would have the same problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMP-Phil Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Hi. I've wondered about installing a low point drain tap on the military fuel filters on my CMPS much like the fuel test point like they have one aircraft. So as part of your pre-drive check you take a small sample to check for water. Problem with pulling the thread drain plug on military filters is it generally all or nothing event, and messy. The drain checks on planes allow you to push a container against the test point and take a small slug of fuel. Cheers Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 1 hour ago, BC312 said: With a modern car for everyday use the flow of fresh petrol most probably dispenses any remaining water in a tank as the petrol and remaining water sloshes and mix together, the car is on the move too much for water to settle and accumulate. If a modern day car was treated like a vintage collectible not that much used then i assume you would have the same problem. "Modern" cars - let's say post 1980 , have had plastic petrol tanks - these don't create internal condensation like metal petrol tanks do in cold weather , due to airflow , driving over deep snow etc. Since at least 1980 most cars have had EVAP charcoal canister sealed from atmosphere systems. Such as Series Land Rovers - the tanks are vented to atmosphere , standing unused for long periods - often hot/cold pumping of the petrol due to ambient temperatures aids the change of air to top of tank and this could be moisture laden air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surveyor Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Just been sent this FBHVC Press Release 02.09.2021 - Clarification on E10 fuel usage and labelling for historic vehicles.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Now its here is there a suitable additive, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltwtbarmy Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 (edited) Try this for size. My late father in law had shown me an article in the Aston Martin Owners club magazine which mentioned this additive. This was a few years ago, so there might be other brands now. https://www.millersoils-shop.co.uk/eps-ethanol-protection Edited September 4, 2021 by ltwtbarmy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltwtbarmy Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 On 9/4/2021 at 6:15 PM, ltwtbarmy said: Try this for size. My late father in law had shown me an article in the Aston Martin Owners club magazine which mentioned this additive. This was a few years ago, so there might be other brands now. https://www.millersoils-shop.co.uk/eps-ethanol-protection This one popped up today:https://www.frost.co.uk/ethomix-corrosion-inhibitor-additive-ethanol-protection/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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