P700 Gas treatment

[onecreeper]

Ride the MF. Dont let it sit all winter.

 

[Smitty335]

I'm not buying over priced gas, I just dump it out burn the remaining gas out and add fresh gas every season if that applies. Our S x S gets used every 3 or 4 days during the year, not worried. By the way better pay the over priced gas for 2 gallons to flush the fuel pump of nonethanol gas before you fill what ever.

 

[HBarlow]

I buy non-ethanol gas and add Stabil.

 

[SloRide]

I've used the Marine Stabil on and off over the years. Don't know if it was better than the regular Stabil but it certainly wasn't worse.

 

[tntcustoms68]

I use star tron in all my stuff. Pioneer, tractor, boat, lawn mower, chain saws. Never have an issue using regular gas with ethanol

Yes Star tron is way better than stabil. We had bought a street bike that sat for a couple years that the owner put stabil in the tank, the whole tank and carb bowls where like a jello mold. It had solidified the gas. Not sure if they added way too much or what but that’s what we found.

 

[HBarlow]

I think Stabil's bottles claim "up to two months" protection.

 

[tntcustoms68]

I think Stabil's bottles claim "up to two months" protection.

Ya that makes a lot more sense. Here in the U.P. Of Michigan most things gets stored for at least 6 months of the year for winter so two months wouldn’t even do any good.

 

[HBarlow]

Stabil protection is probably longer in cold weather.

 

[rsides]

Non ethanol and stabil in everything for years and no problems.

^^^Yep. Same here.

 

[HiFive]

Just ordered a gallon of sta- bil with gas and diesel gonna skyrocket getting prepared.

 

[SloRide]

Stabil protection is probably longer in cold weather.

That 2 month claim is probably under the worst of conditions so there is less chance of litigation against Stabil

 

[HBarlow]

That 2 month claim is probably under the worst of conditions so there is less chance of litigation against Stabil

I agree. That's Stabil's lawyer's input.

 

[HBarlow]

Each time I thought about this I wondered if my admittedly feeble short-term memory had failed me so I googled the subject.

I was wrong. Stabil claims to protect for UP TO TWO YEARS not months as I wrote earlier.

Know-How Notes: How To Use Fuel Stabilizer » NAPA Know How Blog

If you are planning on storing your engine for the season, using a fuel stabilizer is an important step to prevent big problems down the road.

knowhow.napaonline.com

 

[CID]

Each time I thought about this I wondered if my admittedly feeble short-term memory had failed me so I googled the subject.

I was wrong. Stabil claims to protect for UP TO TWO YEARS not months as I wrote earlier.

Know-How Notes: How To Use Fuel Stabilizer » NAPA Know How Blog

If you are planning on storing your engine for the season, using a fuel stabilizer is an important step to prevent big problems down the road.

knowhow.napaonline.com

Thanks for the correction, openly admitting a mistake shows your integrity. 👍

 

[SILVER_ALERT]

Each time I thought about this I wondered if my admittedly feeble short-term memory had failed me so I googled the subject.

I was wrong.

Don't feel like you are alone. I've lost my long term memory and my short term memory......... and I've also lost my short term memory.

 

[Wallace]

 

[HBarlow]

Don't feel like you are alone. I've lost my long term memory and my short term memory......... and I've also lost my short term memory.

Old age is tough but it sure beats dead. I never figured I'd be this old but l still enjoy life.

 

[KevP700-4]

Non ethanol (Rec Gas here) 89 Oct and Stabil for the winter. Summer time we buy a fresh tank of gas every 2-3 weeks, no need for Stabil then.

Stabil Marine is what I use. 1oz treats 10 gl of gas. Cost a little more but you use allot less.

 

[Lloydtheredneck]

i use 91 no ethanol non oxygenated and the 'recommended' dose of marvel mystery oil. 4 oz to 10 gal. i put marvel in year round. all my small engines run the same juice. i have never had an issue! i fill the tanks full before winter. i also run marvel in my motorhome and that seems to be the ticket to keep her healthy.

 

[Jerryg]

I found the best method for storage is, keep tank full. Drain carb (if it has one). And leave it alone until spring.

If storage for summer months, drain completely. Tank and carb.

I never use sta-bil or anything like it. Never had a problem.

And, if it is going to sit for a year or more, there are other things need done. Or sell it, you are not using it anyway.