Fuel Stabilzer during storage
Melting Slicks
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From: Des Moines Iowa
Melting Slicks
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For the last 10 years I've lived in MI. I've stored at least one car during the winter everyone of those years. I had one car that was stored for 3 years. I have lawn equipment (trimmer, edger, and other summer power equipment like a power wash). I have never used anything in the gas to stabilize it and I have never had a problem.
I wouldn't recommend going 3 years without a stabilizer but just for 6-8 months in the winter IMO its not necessary but if you choose to use it, its not going to hurt anything (except your wallet).
I wouldn't recommend going 3 years without a stabilizer but just for 6-8 months in the winter IMO its not necessary but if you choose to use it, its not going to hurt anything (except your wallet).
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I also use STA-BIL in our vehicles or anything else with a gasoline motor...
http://www.goldeagle.com/brands/stabil/default.aspx
http://www.goldeagle.com/brands/stabil/default.aspx
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A recent article in Corvette Enthusiast notes the the additives in todays gas should keep it fresh for up to a year. That said, I still use Sta-bil in the garden equip. (old habit)....
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I always used a bottle of Sta-Bil in my gas tank when I stored the car during the winter. It won't hurt a thing.
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Use either Sta-bil or SeaFoam during winter storage. I put Stabil in my gas containers for the mowers / tiller /etc year round .... just in case when I wash them and a little water may get in the system, always been a habit.
