Fuel still good?

jeff111

Cadet
Joined
Apr 16, 2011
Messages
11
I have 25 gallons (half a tank) of 10% ethanol gasoline that was stabilized in 10/2012 with Sta-bil Marine (green Sta-bil). Can I top it off with fresh fuel and go or is the fuel bad? I have a 2 stroke engine.
 

boobie

Supreme Mariner
Joined
Nov 5, 2009
Messages
20,826
Re: Fuel still good?

I wouldn't take a chance on it. JMHO.
 

kbait

Commander
Joined
Nov 13, 2007
Messages
2,480
Re: Fuel still good?

When I have old fuel, if it still smells like gas.. not varnish, I'll syphon some from the bottom of the tank and pull any watery gunk out until it's clear fuel, then put the rest in my subaru.. she's burned lots of old premix w/o a hiccup. Then put fresh fuel in the boat.. non-ethanol, if possible. Ethanol is alcohol, and it likes to absorb water over time.. which will separate to the bottom of the tank.

Good luck!
 
Top