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Old 08-05-2008, 05:32 PM
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6.4 Going into Storage Help Plz

My 6.4 so far has been a star performer with pulling race trailer and car 10,000 lbs. I have 12,000 miles.

Heading south in October and plan to LEAVE the 6.4 in the warm humid air of South Florida until February.

Question: Fuel level; Should I top it off and put (additive?). Or leave a gallon or two and then add fresh fuel when I return?

Thank-you.
 
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Old 08-05-2008, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by brucefanz
My 6.4 so far has been a star performer with pulling race trailer and car 10,000 lbs. I have 12,000 miles.

Heading south in October and plan to LEAVE the 6.4 in the warm humid air of South Florida until February.

Question: Fuel level; Should I top it off and put (additive?). Or leave a gallon or two and then add fresh fuel when I return?

Thank-you.
I would top it off and add a good additive to it and you should be fine.
 
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Change the oil and drain fuel water separator before you go as well.
 
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IMO you will want to disconnect batteries. If possible...place your SD on blocks just under the axles so that it is not resting on the tires for the entire 4 months. Even then...make sure your tires are properly inflated.

Agree with the others...add a good additive and top her off.

Good luck...


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Old 08-26-2008, 10:44 AM
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The batteries will probably be dead if not disconnected due to the constant load on them by the computer.
 
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