masanders
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Not sure if this is the right place to post this...
So...my dad passed away about 2 3/4 years ago and his 00 Ranger wasn't started until about 3 or four months ago when I first started working on it. I had to replace the fuel pump and strainer. It still runs, but will require a fair amount of work to get it roadworthy again. I'm hoping to sell my 06 Ranger, use the funds to get it rolling again and (barring a feud between certain people) take ownership of it.
When I replaced the fuel pump and strainer I noticed the gas was cloudy and more colored than usual. Now this gas is at least 3 years old and it is still combustible. No Sta-bil or anything like that was added to it to preserve the gas when my dad passed away. I did add some water remover just in case when I started working on it though. Is the gas still good or should I drain the tank and flush it out? I'm leaning toward the latter but if I can get away with not doing it then it'll be on the road faster.
What do y'all think?
So...my dad passed away about 2 3/4 years ago and his 00 Ranger wasn't started until about 3 or four months ago when I first started working on it. I had to replace the fuel pump and strainer. It still runs, but will require a fair amount of work to get it roadworthy again. I'm hoping to sell my 06 Ranger, use the funds to get it rolling again and (barring a feud between certain people) take ownership of it.
When I replaced the fuel pump and strainer I noticed the gas was cloudy and more colored than usual. Now this gas is at least 3 years old and it is still combustible. No Sta-bil or anything like that was added to it to preserve the gas when my dad passed away. I did add some water remover just in case when I started working on it though. Is the gas still good or should I drain the tank and flush it out? I'm leaning toward the latter but if I can get away with not doing it then it'll be on the road faster.
What do y'all think?