Fuel Stabilizer????
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From: NE PA
Fuel Stabilizer????
Hi Guys,,,theres gotta be other guys here that the Truck sits more than its driven,,,My 6.2 is going too sit more than its driven,,,just wondering if using a stabilizer is a good idea???,,,i would hate to have a tank full of bad fuel
input appreciated
input appreciated
Tuned
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Crystal City, MO
My old truck sat more than it was driven (so far not the new one, I keep finding excuses to drive it) at one point it was only driven 6000 miles in 2 years. Only thing I did was hook up a battery maintained as the battery would die while sitting. Got to the point that I just made sure I drove it at least once a week and stopped using the maintainer as well. Never had any other issues.
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From: SE Tennessee
My 15 6.2 that I just traded would sit for 3-4 months between drives, it did sit in a shop but I would keep the tank topped off and used marine stabil in it (also use it in my boat which sits for several months at a time). Never had any problems in three years with the truck. I have never used any stabilizers in diesel.
I know some will call Stabil nothing but snake oil but gas will break down and I have has good results keeping gas good for a year with stabil and use it year around on the farm.
I know some will call Stabil nothing but snake oil but gas will break down and I have has good results keeping gas good for a year with stabil and use it year around on the farm.
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It wont sit for 2 months,,,but the gas will,,,they all say snake oil,,,ive heard marine stabil,,,the other marine blue stuff,,sea foam,,,Ive read about guys using Marvel Mystery Oil,,
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Today's ethanol blends don't have a long shelf life.
If you are in an ethanol free area or can get ethanol free gas it's not as critical, but I would treat non-ethanol gas if it was going to sit more than 5-6 months.
If you're stuck with E10 blends add a stabilizer if you're not using it up within 2-3 months.
I've used Sta-bil and Pri-G in my motor cycles, lawn equipment, and generators. My engines will start and run fine with either product after sitting a year.
If you are in an ethanol free area or can get ethanol free gas it's not as critical, but I would treat non-ethanol gas if it was going to sit more than 5-6 months.
If you're stuck with E10 blends add a stabilizer if you're not using it up within 2-3 months.
I've used Sta-bil and Pri-G in my motor cycles, lawn equipment, and generators. My engines will start and run fine with either product after sitting a year.
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Big Stabil fan and user here. Used in the boat, mowers and all yard equipment. I promise you it is NOT snake oil.
I don't drive the truck that much but have never added anything to it. It is driven once at week at least though.
I don't drive the truck that much but have never added anything to it. It is driven once at week at least though.
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