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01-13-2017, 08:34 AM
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Fuel Stabilizer - Necessary?
Is fuel stabilizer really necessary? In my area they can use up to 10% ethanol. I put the car away a couple months ago and didn't think about it and am now a bit concerned. Thinking about running to gas station an filling tank and adding stabilizer.
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01-13-2017, 08:37 AM
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More than 60 day storage, put it in......
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01-13-2017, 08:48 AM
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01-13-2017, 08:50 AM
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That stinks! Now you have to drive it and have fun.
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01-13-2017, 08:59 AM
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01-13-2017, 07:04 PM
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Luckily I have a few options to buy ZERO ethanol fuel, but unfortunately only 91 octane. This is an "apples/oranges" comparison, but I have left that fuel for MONTHS in a few motorcycles and was always able to start them, 4-6 months later.
I have used STABIL a few times and they started the same. I have had issues when I use ethanol added fuel. Coincidence? Or maybe the ethanol DOES go bad faster? I'd check that the STABIL is fine with our cars....and adding a bottle can't hurt for long term storage. Stored short term.... for 4-6 weeks...I'd simply try to get some non ethanol fuel. |
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01-25-2017, 09:15 PM
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I store mine for three months in the winter, so I use the stabilizer with 10% ethanol fuel.
I use non ethanol in all my small engine equipment, lawn mowers, etc. They all sit for three months or more, never had a problem. Try that with ethanol fuel with no stabilizer and good luck getting it started. I know that from experience. |
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01-29-2017, 12:20 PM
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Ya put it in. I would not go over 30 days without it here in this climate. But im sure your still ok
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02-19-2017, 02:05 PM
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Put it in before you fill up then drive home it will allow it to be in the fuel system instead of sitting on the top of the gas I have done it this way for 15 winters in a row first crank in the spring I drive away!
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