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Default Re: Running with Ethanol fuel

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Originally Posted by Sean
heres a question for the experts...

I go out at least twice a week, and ever time I go I fill the tank. So I always have a full tank.
would it be better to run the tank almost empty to use up the fuel, or just continue to top it off each time?
According to Boat US magizine Seaworthy, The first choice would be to empty the tank completely. Since that is most likely not going to happen the second choice is to keep it at 95% full to cut down on condensation.

This I did not know, The NFPA national fire prevention association recomends this to cut down on explosive fumes in the tank.

I have been kicking around the idea of installing a air dryer on the vent line so when the tank breathes it will get dry air.
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