GAS/STABILIZER

[WOOLY BUGGER]

IS IT A GOOD IDEA TO USE STABILIZER WITH EVERY TANKFUL? OR WHEN IN A 15HP ENGINE

 

[Pursuit2150]

Re: GAS/STABILIZER

The only time you need stablizer, is when you are not going to run for an extended period of time,say 1 month, but it essential for winter storage.Just follow the ratio directions on the bottle.

 

[Fouled Plug]

Re: GAS/STABILIZER

I use a product called Seafoam that is a stabilizer as well as a fuel system cleaner and decarbonizer. I add some to every tank!

 

[kevlar3000]

Re: GAS/STABILIZER

I use Seafoam as well. When I run my boat I use it a bunch so I never have old gas in there. Usually I run seafoam thru 3 times a season. Spring, middle of summer, and late fall. As has been said if your baot is going to sit, you need it. Otherwise I think running often with good fuel has worked well for me..

 

[dtro]

Re: GAS/STABILIZER

Yeah but....If you aren't sure how long the boat might sit, (2-3 wks) then does it hurt to put the stabil in every tank????

 

[Fouled Plug]

Re: GAS/STABILIZER

Would it hurt? Nope. But if you're going to routinely add something to the fuel, use a product with more going for it than a simple stabilizer. I like Seafoam, but Pennzoil makes a marine fuel additive, and I'm sure there's lots of other flavors out there. I like Sta-Bil just fine, but if Brand X will also decarbon and clean the fuel system while it stabilizes, why not use Brand X?

 

[Admin5]

Re: GAS/STABILIZER

Try using the search forums link above and type the keyword in stabilizer. There are some other great discussions about it from previous posts. Good luck.