Engine Fuel Stabilizer?
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pugaltitude
Lawn Addict
Like I said I see it both sides.
Some fuels last 3 months and longer and certain fuels lasting a month.
Too much ethanol will melt plastic and which iv done the tests on a briggs update.
Some fuels last 3 months and longer and certain fuels lasting a month.
Too much ethanol will melt plastic and which iv done the tests on a briggs update.
exotion
Lawn Addict
My "gas is invisible" my petrol is slightly yellow here. I'm saying I've burned 6month old gas before ya it takes a couple extra pulls and smokes like a son of beech but it starts and runs. I've never used stabilizer except whatever echo throws in there oil. Stabilizing 2 cycle oil makes since because those carbs are much more sensitive to gunk.... What is in the gas to block the flow is fuel into the engine... That's the problem not old gas.
Ric
Lawn Pro
Wow, if these guys were actually in the lawn-care business between wasting money on stabilizer and dumping out gas they'd go broke. :laughing:
pugaltitude
Lawn Addict
I certainly dont dump old gas but seperate water thats accumulated in it.
Fuel cans only seem to attract water but small containers like the size of carbs always seem to allow fuel to go stale easier.
The fuel that was pictured was bought from a different source than where I normally buy.
I only seem to get problems from this fuel when customers buy there aswell so I advise to go to where I normally buy.
Now lawn-care businesess or aka "professional grass cutters"
probably will very rarely see old petrol unless it has been sitting about for a while like the snow blowers.
The best advice is never run a carb dry and leave it dry for a long period of time due to the seals can perish.
I would always leave fuel in it and start it every so often to keep fuel going through it.
Fuel cans only seem to attract water but small containers like the size of carbs always seem to allow fuel to go stale easier.
The fuel that was pictured was bought from a different source than where I normally buy.
I only seem to get problems from this fuel when customers buy there aswell so I advise to go to where I normally buy.
Now lawn-care businesess or aka "professional grass cutters"
probably will very rarely see old petrol unless it has been sitting about for a while like the snow blowers.
The best advice is never run a carb dry and leave it dry for a long period of time due to the seals can perish.
I would always leave fuel in it and start it every so often to keep fuel going through it.
X-man
Well-Known Member
I wish I could afford to drive a diesel Chevy. :thumbsup:
That's why I don't buy gas at "discount" gas stations. I'll only buy at Sunoco or any other brand name.
Ric
Lawn Pro
I buy the Sunoco Gas I use the 93 octane in everything, both car and truck and my lawn equipment. We have that Citgo stuff and Marathon or Reliant crap all over the place and it garbage and if you really want bad you can always buy the walmart brand.
Carscw
Lawn Pro
Now you done opened up a whole new thing to argue about.
I think it's cheaper to run a diesel truck
The fuel cost a little bit more but I think I get more miles to the gallon around town pulling a trailer.
Now I do use my dodge ram gas burner most of the time. Does not have the power as the Chevy but it's a lot better ride.
Mike88se
Well-Known Member
Not saying that's wrong but seals are not shipped in gas and gas doesn't seem like what you'd want to preserve rubber. Seals get old though.
Gotta agree with that. I'd have to be desperate before I'd buy gas at a convenience store. I don't mind buying gas at HEB or Sams.