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Solved - SoCal car won't start in cold 200 1988

If I could figure out how to mark my original post "answered" I would. The problem turned out to be moisture in the fuel that froze in the 22 degree temp. and prevented the engine from getting fuel. After determining that there was spark,I took the advice from a post of adding a bottle of "dry gas" ( 99.9 % isopropol alcohol], bounced the car a little, waited a half hour, gave it a jump from my other car. In two tries it started. Also, since today the temp was up to 40 degrees I opened the hood, tailgate and doors to help things warm up a bit and let it sit before I ever tried to crank it. Thanks to all who offered solutions.

I had never heard of "dry gas". What I learned is 99.9% alcohol absorbs the water in the fuel and it disappears in the combustion process. 70% alcohol won't help because, you guessed it, the other 30% is...water so you must use the pure stuff or a commercial product. Bottle said use 12oz to 20 gallons of fuel, I had about 9 gallons of fuel in the tank and put the entire 12 oz in, drove for 25 miles, seems fine now.






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