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Old 03-13-2007, 06:29 AM   #14
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Originally Posted by ruf
The same thing happened to me to yesterday when I took it out of hibernation. Actually a couple of days now that the weather is warming up. I wonder if the gas that's sitting in the tank for the winter month is going stale. I did use the 'stabil' gas treatment. I'm trying to drive it as much as I can to burn off the old gas and fill it up with fresh fuel. I took it out again today and the 'service engine' light stays lit. Should I be concern and take it in? It's an '02 and only has 17,000 kilometres, barely driven.
Hi,

Mordern Highly refined gasoline (Petrol to our Northern Brethren), is usually stable for 60 days. Add Stabil and you're good for up to 9 mos. Still, depending upon where you bought it, this could be a possible cause.

Don't try to burn it all and replace it. Several short Splash & Go's will dilute the poor fuel faster and improve the situation.

Try disconnecting the Battery for 5 min. and reconnect to reset the DME. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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