Hi all - I have a 1989 F250 351W standard cab 4x4. I don't drive it very much as its mainly just a "farm truck." Now that deer season is over I will drive it very little until spring. It sits in my pole barn through the winter. I have filled up the tank to help reduce the introduction of moisture into the tank due to condensation while it sits in the cold. My question is ... what, if anything, would you all recommend I add to the gas? I've thought about Stabil for the storage or maybe Heet for the moisture. Any suggestions?

Thanks!
Trent

 

Stabil.......

Most fuel these days already has ethanol in it. Guess what Heet is? Methanol...another form of alcohol. Both are hygroscopic.

 

Thanks Randy, a fellow Illinoisian! That makes perfect sense. As a matter of fact, now that you say that, I've read pretty much the same thing on an old tractor forum I frequent in a discussion regarding "dry gas." I just didn't remember it ... or I thought Heet had more "magic" to it. Haha!

 

I did not notice your location listed in your profile....

I live near Champaign, so just north enough of US36 to call myself a central Illinoisan. Glad I could offer some input.

 

I just added my location, so there's a reason you missed it! I went to college at Champaign-Urbana and worked there another 5 years after ... 1989-1998. I'm down near Mt. Vernon now.

 

I moved the Chambana area in 1994. I'm a displaced Hoosier. I have been here long enough to call it home and enjoy the time I have lived here. Glad to help out a fellow Illini!


Ill....

Randy

 

INI!!!

Trent

 

I've used Sta-Bil in boats, mowers, chainsaws and my non-winter vehicles (Bronco currently). I don't know how great it is, but I've never had any trouble burning up last year's gas.

 

should have put 92/94 octane fuel in it, they usually don't have as much or possibly any ethanol in them and won't have the degraded volatity after prolonged sitting. since you already filled it, any fuel stabalizer product will help.

 

Hey everyone,

As was mentioned, STA-BIL® would be the product you want to use for that application. Regardless of octane rating, it is more than likely there is ethanol in the fuel. Pump signage requirements may vary by state so just because it isn't clearly labeled that there is ethanol mixed in, don't assume it is ethanol free.

Today upwards of 97% of gas available has some blend of ethanol (E10, E15, etc). The best practice for storage is to fill the tank about 95% full, add a high quality fuel stabilizer, then run the engine for 10 minutes or so to ensure the entire fuel system is treated and protected.

Please let us know if you have any fuel related questions.

Have a great day!