Talk Morgan Forums Community The Malvern Arms Fuel tank over winter

Hi now here is a question , do you fill the fuel tank up while putting the car away for the winter or leave it half full

I drive it over winter on dry days , so both. I add Stabil to one full tank in Oct.

That has always been my preferred way to overcome winter petrol storage, dry winter days are often the nicest for a quick blast around a favorite route, mine being around the broads which takes around an hour, just enough to get me trough the day.

The only thing I studiously avoid when driving Morton in the winter is salt on the roads. A dry road immediately after a freezing spell can look tempting but beware the amount of salt dust picked up. If it does happen wash the underside immediately after.

I relax when the weather has warmed after a freeze and we have had rain to wash the roads free.

I use both mine year round so the fuel is constantly cycled, as Richard says salt is the only no go for me also.

The effect a brisk winters run over Dartmoor can have on your wellbeing is amazing. But of course you can get caught out



Like us Morgan's need exercise as we do, otherwise things start suffering through lack of use.

Use it or lose it - it's a short stay you know

I take her out whenever I can, winter or summer.

I try to keep mine full (E5) over winter but, as others have posted, take the car out for a run on salt free dry days. If I can do better than one run a month from November to March then I am reasonably content.

The good news is that my favourite source of E5 is 12 miles away. On a good day, that turns into a 40 mile round trip.

I too am a winter driver, but salt on the roads is a 'no go'!!!

I try to have as little in the tank as possible, just in case I don't' get out for a a few weeks, then stick some fresh fuel in as I set off so it is mostly new fuel in the tank. Manky old fuel is not good for the fuel system/engine.

It's a pain to only quarter fill the tank each time (or more if I'm anticipating a longer journey) but I'm prepared to do it rather than have half a tank of 3 month old fuel!

I use E5 in my +8. I am away much of the winter but like others do drive it just a few miles on salt free days. Never had a problem with fuel.
But my lawn mower which runs on the same fuel unless I drain and leave with bioethanol free fuel it will never start.

Although the car is used during Winter whenever conditions are right, I tend to keep the tank filled so as to minimise condensation with subsequent corrosion inside the tank.