Doogals
11-11-2021, 05:02 PM
I filled up the gas tank in my 2012 Jeep Patriot (2.4L) with Shell 91 octane and Sta-Bil fuel stabilizer back in November of last year.
Vehicle has been parked in the driveway since then, until yesterday when I got it serviced and back on the road.
Engine seems to be running normal considering the gas is basically a year old, but I’m wondering how empty I should let the tank get before filling it up.
The 91 octane wouldn’t have any ethanol in it, so I’m not worried about ethanol floating on top of the gas (if there was any moisture in the tank).
Was thinking about driving it until the tank is 1/2 full then filling up with 91 and maybe a fuel system cleaner. Unless it would be better to run the tank completely dry first?
Any thoughts?
Vehicle has been parked in the driveway since then, until yesterday when I got it serviced and back on the road.
Engine seems to be running normal considering the gas is basically a year old, but I’m wondering how empty I should let the tank get before filling it up.
The 91 octane wouldn’t have any ethanol in it, so I’m not worried about ethanol floating on top of the gas (if there was any moisture in the tank).
Was thinking about driving it until the tank is 1/2 full then filling up with 91 and maybe a fuel system cleaner. Unless it would be better to run the tank completely dry first?
Any thoughts?