Is there any difference between STA-BIL fuel stabilizer and STA-BIL Ethanol Treatment with performance improve?
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*"STA-BIL" FUEL STABILIZER *Keeps fuel fresh *Protects engine from gum, varnish, rust, corrosion *Contains no alcohol
275799
The stabilizer is more for storage, We have had great results with the Ethanol Treatment. Customers are reporting a noticeable difference in there performance after using the product!
2021708
Use regular unleaded gas but add Stabil or some additive. The 15% ethanol tears up those small engines.
1078114
Premium fuel because of ethanol in regular. I had to have the fuel lines replaced (under warranty) in mine because the ethanol ate them up
1661088
Mine was for the 5500. I can say this, these new fuels play hell with these carbs, additives don't seem to help. They need to be exercised monthly, or drained and the the fuel lines blown clear between use. Additives will help with the fuel stabilization in the tank but have not helped with the carburetor bowls. The fuel pick-up is located and the very base of the bowl and there is a very small dia. hole where the altitude adj. feeds the metering rod. This has played havoc on my generator. Good Luck.
1671938
Yes it seems to be more of a cleaner and is supposed to breakdown carbon,Berryman has several videos that show cleaning properties,I like to use Star Tron as a stabilizer,I left it in my motorcycle and it started right up after 2 years.
2018454
In my small town we have no stations with ethanol free gasoline. My nearby Briggs & Stratton man advised fresh start plus if I were buying local - but because it is so good, use it with all gasoline. No expensive service work in 2 years!
342195
In my Irish family, we never run out of alcohol! Seriously, take several Esbit 1300 Fuel Tablets and wrap firmly in some aluminum foil; these are your back-up fuel supply. A small cup is provided in the cook-set and the tablets will work there. I use Ethanol...Everclear 190 proof...as fuel. Somewhat more expensive than denatured alcohol but spillage or leakage onto your food is no problem with Ethanol; but denatured alcohol or Methanol, often sold as starter fluid for cars under the brand name of HEET, will poison your food and make it unsafe to eat. Ethanol does have a slight yellowish tint to the flame as it burns...another advantage to other fuels mentioned which burn almost invisibly in strong light. Always be sure your alcohol fuel cup is dead-out before adding alcohol or you will have flare up and a surprise fire with which to deal. Incidentally, I had a supplementary lid made up by minibulldesigns.com, diameter of 12 cm., which covers the main pot to keep food from cooling off too fast whilst one uses the smaller pot/pan for eating. The same lid works adequately if the small pot is used for heating tea-water, for example, to retain higher temperatures. I hope this was helpful to you.
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Yes. While the engine is running, shut off the fuel supply line and wait until the engine dies. That will clear the engine of fuel. Then disconnect the fuel line at the carburetor and drain the tank into a bucket or gas can. Sorry it took so long to reply. I was out of town. If you are draining your unit for storage, it is safe to put a fuel stabilizer in the fuel and store it still in a well ventilated place. If you are shipping it then the purge method above is ideal. I have also found this generator runs better on ethanol free fuel. It stays tuned longer and runs cooler.
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This is simply pure gasoline with added stabilizers and with 2 cycle oil and WITHOUT any alcohol. Presently there are no suppliers that sell a product that is not appropriate for your equipment. If you don't wish to use this expensive fuel the next best thing is use only pure gasoline and not gasohol fuel. Pure gasoline can still be purchased at marinas and some auto stations. Given time some discounter will see an opportunity in bottling garbage pump gas and I would therefore stick with name brand fuels.
641918
I replace mine about once every 1-1/2 years. I don't think it has an expiration. If it did, they would make a Sta-Bil stabilizer product.
319946
My owners manual recommends that you run the tank empty. It also recommends that if you must store the unit with gas in it, that you make sure you do two things. Always treat your gasoline with some quality fuel stabilizer, like STAR TRON and that you turn off the the gas line valve, and let it continue to run until it shuts off. That will keep your carb and parts from the effects of ethanol fuels. You could get a siphon like used with a kerosene heater and reverse siphon the gas out of the tank into a gas can.
1994270
YESSSSS! This stuff has more cleaning agents than anything you can buy from your local parts store. This is the only product I have used to clean my fuel system where I have actually seen increase in my mpg. I have tried them all: STP, Techron, Lucas Fuel Cleaner, etc. You will love this stuff. It works.
725502
Sorry, I don't know. However it is working well using the nasty ethanol that's being foisted on us. You may try "the dieselstop" site/forums for an answer.
2012739
The BM907000 is similar in output to the B009ZE9LVG, but has more features such as a built in battery charger/ tender for the on board electric start battery, a combo electronic meter that shows run hours, voltage and frequency, more 120 VAC outlets, airless 10" tires that won't go flat, and an outboard fuel shut of valve that lets you shut down the unit by turning off the fuel and running the carburetor dry. This helps when the unit goes back into storage so the carb doesn't get gummed up as easily by the nasty ethanol gas we get these days. The factory still suggests draining the carb and using ethanol fuel stabilizer. Hint: Just go to your local small airport and for a couple of extra bucks, buy Aviation Gas or AvGas, problem solved for all your small engines, no more ethanol = no more gummed up carburetors...period.
1963946
I keep mine stored dry. I use non-ethanol fuel you can purchase @ Lowes (TruFuel) to occasionally run it. I also luckily have access to a gas station (SUNOCO) that sells non-ethanol gas.
1918315
Yes. Owner's manual specifically states that ethanol gasoline will reduce engine life. Use of ethanol gas will void the 7 year warranty.
2231043
Because ethanol is cheaper. The real question is why they stopped using azelaic acid. Solution has changed since last October.