Sta_Bil 360 Marine

[foreman33]

I've been reading about this Sta-Bil 360 Marine and was wondering if anyone out there has tried this in their boat motor?

 

[robert graham]

The folks at Sta-bil have a great product with proven reputation but seems they're trying to introduce new/improved/higher priced$$$ products....I just stay with the standard or marine Stabil, Ringfree, a fuel/water separator.....so far, it's working fine, so no real reason to make changes....for me, anyway....

 

[JimS123]

Yeah just a gimmick to charge more. So was the marine version.

Look at the chemistry - the regular cheap stuff is fine.

 

[JoLin]

I always use StaBil for winter layup, in one form or another. A note about the Marine StaBil- it may be mostly the same as the red, but the recommended concentration is less, so it's cheaper to use.

I bought the '360' to use this winter because it was on a 1/2 price sale at West ($25.00 for 40 0z) and I only need one ounce for every 10 gallons of gas. though I'll probably use a slightly higher concentration than that.

 

[robert graham]

Yep, I always vary my dosage according to the length of motor lay-up time....I use a light dosage all the time, heavy at end of boating season...

 

[Sea Rider]

Want to use that product on which HP engine whether being OB/IB and in current use with plastic or metal tank ?

​Happy Boating

 

[Bonus Check]

I'm testing out the Sta-Bil 360 now to see how well it performs.

 

[JoLin]

I'm testing out the Sta-Bil 360 now to see how well it performs.

Curious as to your test method. Can you elaborate?

 

[Bonus Check]

Start with ASTM D4814 to see if the additive made the non-ethanol gasoline move out of the specifications range for US sold motor fuels. As you know purchasing a non-ethanol Premium fuel, if you can find it, is rather pricey therefore checking a sample to determine if the octane number was affected, up or down, with ASTM D2700 can prove if purchasing the lower octane fuels would benefit from the additive. Would like to test the mixed fuel for its potential gumming ability but the necessary lab safety equipment required under ASTM D873 is cost prohibitive for a non-commercial operation.