stale gas in car

2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
160,000 MILES • 2.8L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BP8432
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My car has been sitting not driven for almost a year. before I start it again is there anything I can put in the gas tank that will help keep the old gas from harming the engine.
Apr 16, 2016 at 12:01 PM
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HMAC300
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fuel is good for ayear, you can add some mid grade or premium if you want to boost it a tad.
Apr 16, 2016 at 12:28 PM
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