Has my petrol turned to jelly??

2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
160,000 MILES
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CRAIG548
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My 2008 VW Polo 1.4 has been standing in a garage for almost a year, and the last time anyone took it for a drive was about 8 months ago.. My question is, will the petrol turn to jelly? or do you think it might have already turned to jelly? .. I was using unleaded petrol.
May 22, 2012 at 6:08 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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At this point is should still be fine. However, if it sits over a year, it could start to go bad. Use the vehicle and burn out the old fuel and get new in it.
May 22, 2012 at 6:18 AM
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VWSCOTT
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use stabil if it isnt driven much. fuel can tarnish and cause lots of drivability concerns.
Jul 7, 2012 at 4:44 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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When fuel goes off it changes colour and has a very distinctive funny odour, if you draw off a sample you should be able to tell straight away.
Jul 7, 2012 at 8:38 AM
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