[Bones12]

I use mine in my vehicle and mower depends on how much I need to rotate

[HappyTrails]

Thanks!

[toolmantimsworkshop]

It’s getting on a year old youd be good in the vehicle I would add it a jug at a time and then top off with fresh fuel. Don’t think they’ll be a problem but especially if it were ethanol based it really doesn’t store great. I like stabil but I have switched to PRI-G it’s the only stabilizer you can use indefinitely and keep gas fresh for many years and it will bring old gas back to life as well.

[HappyTrails]

That’s sort of what I was thinking. Mixing the old with fresh. I’ll check out PRI-G. Where is the best place to find this? Thank you for the info.

[22lr]

I used mine in my truck after a year. Worked fine.

[HappyTrails]

That’s good to know. Thanks!

[fishnbees]

I’m dad would store 55g drums with stability for years. After 5 years he found he could only add 5gal at a time to his trucks. Mowers and chain saws were fine. I have stored it for 2 years without issue, IF it’s a good seal on the drum. Used it im my burb and 2500 truck no issues

[HappyTrails]

👍🏻

[Jim_R]

I run on a 6 month rotation cycle. I’ve used stabil in the past and still use it. I now use it to shutdown power equipment for the season. Put an ounce into empty (or very nearly empty) and run that into the motor. One thing stabil does very well is keep your fuel lines and carburetors lubed for the the off season. It won’t carmelize them and keeping the fuel lines lubed is important.

For actual fuel preservation I either use Pri-G or Star-Brite by Star Tron. Both are enzyme treatments and I find they keep the gas fresher longer. I’ve seen test of both with 5 year old fuel that refreshed it enough for it to start generators and things like that.

At the 6 month mark, I rotate the remaining gas from the cans into the vehicles. Then put new treatments in my gas cans and fill them up. I’ve got a mix of 5 gallon safety cans and jerry cans. I’m planning on getting a 33 gallon all steel portable (on wheels) fuel station/pump soon.

[HappyTrails]

I really like the idea of running Stabil through at the end of the season. Think I’ll try it this year. Where do you buy the Pri-G or Star-Brite. I usually get the Stabil at Walmart or Tractor Supply. Thanks for your response.

[Not-Today]

Quite a few stations in our town with 100% gasoline. That doesn’t need any stabilizers at all. It’s the other 99% of fuel that needs Stabil, and depending on the container you’re using (my older brother gave me several real Gerry [sp?] cans from Korea) 100% gasoline can and does last a long time. If I went over 5 years, I’d probably still mix it with some new gas to be sure.

Interesting board! 😀

[HappyTrails]

I use just the use plastic, red gasoline containers. I try to close them up as tightly as I can. If it was 5 years old, I’d truly be afraid to try it under any circumstances. I’d probably be just as well off to buy the 100% gas even if it costs more, since I’m having to buy a stabilizer. Thanks!!

[Woodsman]

I see it as a feel good item. If you believe in it … use it, but only for a short time.

I would elect to use it in the gas can and not the equipment.

Contrary to popular belief, there is no gas that is 100% …. All gas has ethanol. Ethanol damages your engine (carburetor).

You will always end up with some of whatever the previous customer last pumped.

Gasoline intentionally has a short shelf life …. 30 days.

Laws do not allow but a limited amount of gasoline to be both transported and stored.

[HappyTrails]

I have a friend who always uses the non-ethanol and swears by it. I do know one place I can get it, but it does cost more. As I said in an above post, I might be just as well off to pay the extra and not have to buy a stabilizer. Thanks for your help.

[Squeeze]

A lot of those problems arise because of moisture condensation adding water to the tank. This is why, especially in hot seasons it is better to keep the tank full. The more air space, the more chance of condensation. same goes for a storage canister

[HappyTrails]

I’m just an old country girl, and don’t know much about what makes an engine tick, but this makes perfectly logical sense to me. I’m going to keep this in mind. Thanks!

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