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Old 12-15-2009, 10:27 AM
rv6aviator rv6aviator is offline
 
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Default Winter storage

Looking for best storing method/procedure for winter for my RV6 w O360. Specially concerned re fuel. a/c will be in unheated hangar probably until next May -yeah its a long winter here. Advice re draining all fuel or use of fuel sabilizer? + any other hints welcome. Tks
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Old 01-04-2010, 06:28 AM
buck buck is offline
 
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Default winter storage

Would not drain the fuel as this would cause the seals to dry out. Aviation fuel
is very stable but I would put a half can of seafoam in each tank and fill the tanks. Cap the vents and pitot system, put bounce dryer sheets in the cockpit to keep the critters out and put an extra 10lbs in the tires. Hope this helps.
Walt RV-6A
finishing up
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Old 01-05-2010, 06:14 AM
norm rv4 norm rv4 is offline
 
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Default oil

I use shell F2 storage oil a must for your engine, Norman
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