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From: Ralph Mowery <rmowery42@charter.net>
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Subject: Re: water in gas tank
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In article <0r5lujteuaa8p1a5a0opkb2guqvv4jeej5@4ax.com>, not@my.usa 
says...
> 
> > One of those bush survival TV shows said put a litre of methylated 
> > spirits (denatured alcohol) in the tank, which blends with the water. 
> > Never tried it myself, sounds a little dodgy.
> 
> No, it's standard practice. There are fuel additives such as Heet and
> Ban-Ice that are composed of methanol, for exactly that purpose. If your
> area gets below-freezing temps, it's a good idea to add some to your gas
> at least every fall to dry out the tank and fuel lines of water and ice.
> A liter sounds a bit much. The additive label tells you how much to use
> for how much gas.
> 
> If your gas contains ethanol, that may also accomplish the same purpose.
> 
> 

The water will mix with the ethanol and settle out.  Mix in some Ethanol 
Shield to blend the water/ethanol back into the gas so it will burn.