Fuel stabalizer

[5030]

Like others have said "Gold Eagle Sta-bil 360 Marine Formula Ethanol Treatment" seems to work good and I have been using it since it became available.

Just out of habit, I still run the carburetor empty on small engines (like the old 6 hp Tecumseh on a Troy Bilt Horse) that have a fuel petcock.

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Used to buy it in the bigger bottle but I see it has an expiration date after opening so now I buy the smaller bottle.

 

[ArlyA]

I have some tools I might pick up to use for a few hours one day and then not touch it again for several years, Im guessing running it dry is really the only option other than hoping for the best.

We can't really get all the fuel out by running it dry. Most, but not all and what remains with gunk up asap. Seafoam will keep it good for quite a long time. Year-around we put it in our snow blower, lawnmower and polaris 6x6. Our 2 stroke machines has stablizers in the oil we use.

 

[1930]

We can't really get all the fuel out by running it dry. Most, but not all and what remains with gunk up asap. Seafoam will keep it good for quite a long time. Year-around we put it in our snow blower, lawnmower and polaris 6x6. Our 2 stroke machines has stablizers in the oil we use.

So maybe the best option would be to start it and let it run a while every year or so and change out the fuel that has an additive in it every couple of years.

 

[ArlyA]

So maybe the best option would be to start it and let it run a while every year or so and change out the fuel that has an additive in it every couple of years.

How often are you using this engine?? How long is it ran?

 

[1930]

Chainsaw as an example. Not often any more and usually long enough to get rid of a fallen tree

 

[newbury]

I use Stabil routinely because other then my daily drive I'm rarely sure how long my engines will sit.

I also use Seafoam when a carb seems clogged up on a 2 stroke.

I'm surprised @MossRoad hasn't yet chimed in telling us he doesn't uses anything.

 

[STCL01]

I use marine Stamp-bil in gasoline without issue. For diesel I use Diesel Kleen. For mixed gas I use a product that I buy at Lowe's that is a synthetic oil with a fuel stabilizer added. Since I started doing this I have had no problems other that those that are simply related to the age and use of the equipment.

 

[Smokeydog]

Pri-G for gas.

 

[Williy]

I for one don't waste my money on fuel stablizers
I change the rubber hoses as this is the problem
because the crap in the gas dissolves the rubber
and plugs up your carb. So simple fix I throw the
rubber hoses away and replace with clear plastic.
I have gas in my riding lawn mower for over a year
and no problem starts right up. The small orifice in
the carb will plug very easy with the dissolved fine
pieces from the rubber hose. I think all the hype
about fuel stablizers is from the makers of the stuff.

willy

 

[ArlyA]

Chainsaw as an example. Not often any more and usually long enough to get rid of a fallen tree

Might want to sell the gas one and get a battery power machine.