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   From: rmowery42@charter.net   
      
   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.   
      
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