Mikado463

Winter is coming (like it or not) and I'm wondering, for those that hibernate their cars, what fuel additive (if any) are you going to use.

Myself, I started using StarTron 'starbrite' about 6 years ago in my snowmobiles once it became difficult to get non-ethanol gas and 'knock on wood' I've been trouble free since. I know some have used Sea Foam and K-100 and I'm sure their are other products out there as well.

Lets hear what you think ………….

Don-Vette

I use a bottle of Sta-Bil storage.

truckplay

. Don't forget to drop it in the tank run it for 15-30 minutes and then fill the tank

Mikado463

Which Sta-Bil product do you use ? I've heard the Marine formula (blue) is more effective in combating the known Ethanol issues.

psp6158

You are correct... The blue is for ethanol, I ran the car down to 1/4 tank and filled up with non ethanol (very hard to find in my area). Now I'm in a perdiciment lol, which to use. I'll see if I can get some mileage on it before putting away and decide.

cclive

I've also heard that the Marine Sta-Bil is better.

psp6158

That's the blue stuff, for ethanol...

davecorv15

So if the gas has no Ethanol which Sta-Bil should I use ? I have a 2015 if that matters

billyboy47

I use the sta-bil 360 synthetic protection. Prevents corrosion and stabilizes fuel for a year.

Itshakes

Stabil makes a Marine Formula Ethanol Treatment. It's for boats/cars that are stored with gas that has ethanol in it.

davecorv15

Thanks for your help

R&L's C6

Same here, the red Sta-bil was reformulated a few years back for ethanol.

z06clif

I have my car for 10 years and have never used an additive. I do fill the tank however. Ive never had a problem.

Clif

rufcar

Star tron. I have 7 vehicles and a bunch of power equipment and its been the best. I have an 80 yr old friend who does small engine work and if you even mention staybil he asks you leave! Plus he refuses to work on anything that had it in. Not sure why.
I now buy the star tron on eBay by the gallon and the price per ounce drops dramatically!

Bruze

FWIW: The "known ethanol issues," especially about storage and water, are mostly a myth. There are several posts somewhere here by that retired oil engineer (RGB . . . ?) explaining it.

Cooter Tech

I quit using any additive several years ago. I do fill the tank(s) on my cars in storage. It seems to me that the newer fuel does not break down as rapidly as the lead based fuels. Not a scientist, just what I have experienced.

Turbo6TA

I am presently in the Philippines now, but when I go back to Florida in the end of November, I will have been gone for 7 1/2 months.

Before I left, all I did was add regular Sta-Bil to a full tank of gas, disconnect the battery, pump the tires up to about 35 PSI and put on the car cover. My 2011 GS has now been in the garage ever since leaving for the Philippines.

I did what others have said, and that is to drive the car for about 15 miles to get the Sta-Bil mixed good with the gas before putting the car to bed.

billyboy47

A friend of mine was a mechanic way back when and he mentioned to me a few years back that using a high octane gas (91-93) shouldn't require any additives at all. With that said, I still use it in my vette when stored during the winter months.

Bruze

Hey BB

I will gladly let LBD correct me on this, but I'm pretty sure a higher octane only slows the burn rate, and has nothing to do with storability.

billyboy47

LBD, front and center with the your expert advice please. I was always under the impression that the high octane blend had additives added as my friend had mentioned. I read where some guy's use an additive and others don't. As I mentioned in the above post, I use it during the winter months. If I could find proof that it's just a waste of money then I would discontinue using it.