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10-11-2015, 02:03 PM | #1 |
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Gas with stabilizer
How long can I use premium gas(no ethanol) that's had stabilizer added?
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10-11-2015, 02:23 PM | #2 |
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Re: Gas with stabilizer
stabilizer, i believe. mentions storage. try the fuel, if necessary dilute with new gas.
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10-11-2015, 05:12 PM | #3 |
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Re: Gas with stabilizer
I "think" that during storage, it helps to keep the tank FULL??
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10-11-2015, 05:15 PM | #4 |
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Re: Gas with stabilizer
I have had it work in my 8N tractor that was stored for over a year in an unheated shed . It started right up and ran fine. I run a zenith in my tractor.
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10-11-2015, 06:55 PM | #5 |
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Re: Gas with stabilizer
Like Bill said... full tank for storage. If not full I would make it totally empty.
I think that fuel without ethanol will last in storage a surprisingly long time as long as the tank is full. I wouldn't bother with adding a stabilizer just for one winter season with a full tank that does not have ethanol. As far as using a premium grade gasoline it is not necessary. The higher octane premium gasoline is only needed with a high compression engine to prevent pre-ignition (knocking). Your A does not need it nor does it probably like it.
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10-11-2015, 10:34 PM | #7 |
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Re: Gas with stabilizer
I stored a modern car for 2 1/2 years with a full tank of premium ethanol-added gasoline and a bottle of Sta-Bil, and it was still good when taken out of storage. Ran fine, and I burned almost all of that tankful before I added fresh fuel.
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My Dodge Dakota sat with a full tank for a year & a half & it still smelled fresh. Once a week it was run for a short while, to keep the battery up & to keep the fuel pump WHIZZING. The closed venting system probably helped. I "wonder" if it would help on a Model A, to put plastic wrap on the neck, then put the cap on, to help keep moisture out??? Bill W.
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10-12-2015, 03:26 PM | #9 |
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I use only ethanol free Shell Premium in the collector cars. Each is topped right up before storage and no stabiliser added. Did use stabiliser one year a while back, and had a heck of a job starting them all up. Even the lawnmower gave trouble.
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10-12-2015, 03:34 PM | #10 |
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Non-ethanal fuel is supposed to last for at least a year.
I've had Stabil go bad, it doesn't last long. I'm a Sea-Foam guy. |
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