Eric Blair Posted July 20, 2023 Report Share Posted July 20, 2023 I searched this point here and didn't find anything directly responding to my ultimate question. For the second time in a year, I had to have a vehicle towed home due to water in the gasoline. I read that "some" water won't stop the engine, but it will damage the parts. The water can get into the gas in various ways such as the cap being off when it is raining or in rare cases, a leak in the underground tank at the station. Has anyone used one of the additives that says specifically it removes water from gasoline? Any input about this specific point will be appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted July 20, 2023 Report Share Posted July 20, 2023 I had a chance revelation. I usually get 35 MPG here. I a trip to Guadalajara I tanked up on the highway, always PMex. For that one tank I got 45 MPG. We are not only paying gringo prices but, being shorted in other ways too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Expats Posted July 21, 2023 Report Share Posted July 21, 2023 Pure alcohol. Not rubbing alcohol. It is only 70%. See if you can locate some 99% pure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsnob Posted July 21, 2023 Report Share Posted July 21, 2023 Dollar store Ajijic Plaza, also Farmacias GDL has it in large bottles.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted July 21, 2023 Report Share Posted July 21, 2023 My two centavos - Do you go to the same gas station regularly? If yes, go somewhere else. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timjwilson Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 wood alcohol - methanol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virgo lady Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 Sounds like you need a water filter to go along with the oil filter and air filter! ha ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafterbr Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 If you can find it use a can of Heet to remove the water and Sea Foam added to your tank will help remove the water but its main purpose is to lubricate your fuel system and help restore it from the water damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Blair Posted July 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 10 hours ago, rafterbr said: If you can find it use a can of Heet to remove the water and Sea Foam added to your tank will help remove the water but its main purpose is to lubricate your fuel system and help restore it from the water damage. Thanks. I found 2 kinds of HEET. One mainly for "removing" "some" water and helping injection. $0.98 at ORMA and another ISO HEET for $1.19 with the main purpose of "removing" lots of water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timjwilson Posted July 24, 2023 Report Share Posted July 24, 2023 HEET is methanol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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