Personal Vehicle Fuel Stabilizer

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Interstate, Oct 13, 2011.

  1. Interstate

    Interstate Light Load Member

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    So I did a search on here, but didn't find an answer to my question. I did find some information on the internet about this, but I was curious to know what you guys and gals experience is.

    I'm going to my O1 in a few days and I will be gone with my trainer for about 5 - 6 weeks. My question is: Is in necessary to put a fuel stabilizer in my gas tank to leave my car for that amount of time? It's a 2009 Toyota Scion xB with about 30,000 miles on it. From what I have found on the net they were recommending to use a stabilizer for storing a car for months or longer. And of course they went into all the things that happens with gas, yada, yada... So what do you all think? I just didn't want to go spend the almost $10 bucks if I don't have to.
     
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  3. EZ Money

    EZ Money Road Train Member

    With the ethanol in todays gas Yes! Add some Stabil fuel treatment.
    I work on many boats as a side job and see what gas that gets old can do.
    It eats through things and gums up.
     
  4. Interstate

    Interstate Light Load Member

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    I was reading some of that online, but didn't think that 5 or 6 weeks was like the months they were talking about. Good to know, I appreciate it..
     
  5. paul 1052

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    I like Seafoam better, Sta Bil doesn't seem to work as well with reformulated gas.
     
  6. EZ Money

    EZ Money Road Train Member

    I use SeaFoam and Stabil in my boat for long periods of not using it.
    SeaFoam is a great fuel system cleaner and also will clean the valves and pistons of carbon buildup.
     
  7. SLAUGHTERBACK

    SLAUGHTERBACK Bobtail Member

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    Pour some Sea Foam in the tank, it is good for cleaning the fuel injectors and valves as well as combustion chambers. I agree that the etahanol in todays fuel degrades extremely fast, best bet is to leave it at around 1/4 tank and fill it up with fresh when you get back. Do that on top of the Sea Foam in the tank right before you leave and you will have NO worries.

    From a former Automotive Tech/Mechanic of 10 years.
     
  8. Interstate

    Interstate Light Load Member

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    Sea Foam, huh? glad I didn't get the Stabil yet. And my tank is just below 1/2 so guess that'll have to do.

    Thanks for the advice guys.
     
  9. moderndrifter

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    By law, ethanol can not be added to premium grade fuel (correct me if this has changed). Running premium fuel may be a viable alternative to adding fuel stabilizer, especially if your driving is limited while at home. Also, some fuel stations advertise that their fuel is ethanol free; this is not always true. I have known people to purchase fuel test kits and they have found that some non-ethanol fuel has ethanol, while some supposed "ethanol-added" fuel had no ethanol.
     
  10. TennMan

    TennMan Road Train Member

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    10 dollars is cheaper than an engine problem.
     
  11. NewNashGuy

    NewNashGuy Road Train Member

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    Yeah I buy that stuff for my lawnmower and trimmer. I plan to fill up my tank and add that stuff to it. It seems expensive though.
     
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