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Can I store my car for months on end because of Coronavirus with a full tank of fuel?
If I store my 2006 Nissan X-Trail 2.5-litre petrol with nearly a full tank of super unleaded, will the petrol have deteriorated too much when I start using it again?
Asked on 19 March 2020 by G Tyler
Answered by
Dan Powell
Fuel can be stored in a vehicle for around six months before deterioration starts to become an issue. If you plan to keep your car parked up for longer than six months then you might want to consider adding a fuel stabiliser to the tank.
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