Fuel Stabilizer During Extended Vehicle Storage (86-13-20)

Publication date: 1986-07-02
Reference number: 86-13-20

FUEL STABILIZER DURING EXTENDED VEHICLE STORAGE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 86-13-20, Date of Issue: July 2, 1986

APPLICATION

All Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Car Lines; All Light Truck Lines; 1985-86 Merkur XR4TI

SUBJECT

Fuel System Addition of Fuel Stabilizer for Extended Vehicle Storage.

REFERENCE

Ford Motor Co., Technical Service Bulletin No. 86-13-20, July 2, 1986

CONDITION & CAUSE

During extended periods of vehicle storage (60 days or more), gasoline may deteriorate due to oxidation. This can cause damage to rubber and other polymers in the fuel system. It may also clog small orifices.

REPAIR

A commercially available fuel stabilizer, (STA-BIL or equivalent), should be added to vehicles whenever actual or expected storage periods exceed 60 days. The manufacturer's instructions packaged with the product should be followed. The vehicle should then be operated at an idle speed to circulate the additive throughout the system.