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09-27-2013, 09:44 AM #1
Winterizing and gasoline question
Unfortunately, I didn't got as much we would have liked the last month and half. Which means I have half tank of fuel in the tank. I add startron fuel stabilizer each I time added fuel. Saddest time year, will I have any issues with the fuel next year. The shop told me they wil stabill to the fuel when they winterize it next week. Anyone see problems with this? Thank you
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09-27-2013, 09:49 AM #2
No, but I would ask them if what they add also addresses Ethanol.
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09-27-2013, 09:51 AM #3
I have always filled the tank (as well as adding stabilizer) at winterization time and never had any problems before. Most of the "experts" suggest filling the tank so I have always done that as a rule.
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09-27-2013, 01:52 PM #4Senior Member
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I always fill the tank. Since you add stabilizer every time you gas up you do not need to run the engine after you add stabilizer then top off the tank. If you are putting in gas that has ethanol you need to make sure you top off your tank since ethanol absorbs water from the air. The more room left in the tank means the more water that can be absorbed into the tank causing issues the next year.
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09-27-2013, 02:14 PM #5
Its actually the other way around with Ethanol blended fuel. A gallon of ethanol blended fuel can absorb X amount moisture. The more gallons in the tank, the more water that can be absorbed. The old ways of thinking have changed with the increased distribution of ethanol blended fuels.
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09-27-2013, 04:27 PM #6
Still need to add ethanol treatment.
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09-27-2013, 05:16 PM #7
I like to run mind down as far as I can. Then I siphon gas out all off season for the dirtbikes. Fill with fresh in Feb when we start up again. Works great.
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09-28-2013, 02:38 PM #8
Winterizing and gasoline question
Years ago there wasn't ethanol based fuel. Scroll back up to MLA's post. You may want to reconsider your plans.
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09-28-2013, 05:57 PM #9Senior Member
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Re: Winterizing and gasoline question
Lol.. That article is bogus..air space had nothing to do with it, you use stabilizer to prevent fuel from turning to varnish and clogging clog the fuel jets in the carb or fuel system.
Keeping the fuel in the tank usable is an extra benefit, you need to run the engine after using it to circulate thru the entire fuel system. $$$$ for you take the boat to the dealer to have a carb or fuel pump rebuilt..
I'm horrible at remembering to add stabilizer, but getting better, I've had motorcycles, snowblowers, trimmers all with clogged jets from sitting too long without it, not hard to fix but sucks taking everything apart..I try to use it all the time now...
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09-28-2013, 06:04 PM #10Senior Member
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Re: Winterizing and gasoline question
Oh and just a side note, fuel isn't going to go bad or clog up in 6-12 months, however something may come up and you don't use it for year+ its gonna be really bad, example you break your leg and miss the entire next season or 2.. your using stabilizer exactly for that scenario.
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