How to maintain the fuel of GMC that is sitting idle?

Posted by GmOutletParts on May 20th, 2021

We are sure that you must have invested in your GMC truck and GMC truck accessories for all the good reasons. After all, GMC is a purpose-built vehicle. But, the recent change of events due to COVID-19 has seen a significant slowdown in everyone’s day-to-day life. And this means your GMC must be sitting idly for a long time than it is on the road.

Well, you may not realize it, but vehicles that are parked for an extended time with low or no driving patterns can impact the vehicle’s fuel performance.

But thankfully, there are ways in which you can minimize the fuel-related performance problems caused due to low or no use of the vehicle. Let’s take a look at those:

Gasoline vehicle:

1- Seasonal Fuel Volatility Changes: Based on the seasons, the fuel industry adjusts the gasoline’s vapor pressure throughout the year. During the colder seasons, the vapor pressure is increased so that the vehicle can start quickly. Likewise, the pressure is reduced during the summer seasons as the vehicle doesn’t need additional vapor pressure to start.

So, one way to avoid hot fuel handling issues is by inspecting your travel habits and filling only enough fuel.

2- Gasoline-Related Carbon Deposits: One of the best ways of keeping the vehicle’s engine at its optimum performance and free of performance-robbing carbon deposit is by opting for detergent gasoline from Top Tier.

Top Tier gas website has information on which fuel brand is best in your area. If you do quick research, then you can find that these fuels do not cost a lot than ordinary gasoline.

Diesel fuel vehicle

3- Biodiesel Blend Stability: The quality of Biodiesel fuel tends to degrade over time. Even high temperatures can result in degradation. Practicing frequent refueling is the best way of keeping the fresh supply in the tank. 

If you know the vehicle will only be used for short trips, then go for biodiesel blended fuels above 5 percent by volume (B5).

4- Diesel-Related Carbon Deposits: GM suggests every customer use Top Tier Diesel Fuel in order to retain the optimal performance of the vehicle and reduce engine deposits. Many retail outlets have a Top Tier logo, or you can visit the Top Tier gas website to access the list of top tier diesel fuel marketers in your area.

In case if your area doesn’t have a Top Tier, go for Diesel Fuel Conditioner to enhance the diesel fuel stability.

Wrapping up

Well, we hope that the information provided above was useful for you to keep up with the fuel-related performance of your idly sitting vehicle.

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Shaun Carey is the author of this article. To know more about GM Accessories Online please visit our website: gmoutletparts.com