How Do You Eliminate Water Condensation From A Gas Tank?
There is always a small amount of moisture in a gas tank as the result of condensation. A little water in the gas tank is nothing to worry about but if you have too much, you’re going to have problems. Fortunately, there are some simple things you can do to deal with condensation when it hurts performance or keeps your car from starting. No special tools are needed, although you might need to buy a new gas cap. Keep your fuel tank as full as possible. That is the cheapest and easiest thing you can do to minimize condensation in your fuel tank. Water vapor starts condensing on the top and sides of the tank’s interior surface when humid air gets into your gas tank, Try to keep the tank at least half full. Three-quarters full is even better. Use ethanol-blended fuels. Water won’t mix with gasoline but alcohol, including ethanol, can absorb water in your gas tank. The alcohol helps carry the water into the engine where it is vaporized in the cylinders and then blown out the exhaust pipe. I
