Today I was about to add some Sta-bil to a fuel jug and out of habit I shook the Sta-bil bottle and it sounded like there were rocks in it. I looked closer and it has separated and there are little chunks the size small rocks that look like chunks of rust. I've had this bottle of Sta-bil around for a while but found it very odd that the thing that is supposed to keep my fuel from going bad from sitting around has gone bad from sitting around. Has anyone had this happen to them? What should I buy next time to treat my fuel?
never heard of that but like everything I sure it has a limited shelf life... Or maybe it needs gas to prolong its longevity
First I've heard of that happening. Any estimates on age of it besides 'a while'? I've had bottles of Sta-bil around for at least 3 years, no problems yet.
I wish I could remember when I bought this particular bottle. I have moved twice in 4 years and can't remember if I was out and bought new or if an old bottle followed me in the move. Besides, who knows how long it sat on the shelf before I bought it.
I have seen the red formula end up with little crystals in it once in a while. I used it anyway. But lately, I have switched to the blue marine formula which is supposed to work better in the ethanol laced gasoline that we have out here in California.
these days I've been using a Lucas Oils product that stabilizes the fuel & keeps the ethanol from screwing up the fuel system
Which Lucas formula? I use the diesel additive in my truck that says for gasoline or diesel and comes in a big bottle, is that the stuff?
if i cant remember when i bought an open bottle of Stabil, i just ditch it. seems to change color quickly too (darker). i dont trust it for long after it's been exposed to air. they say 2 years shelf life after open if capped/stored properly. last few seasons i've switched to StarTron. i also use Seafoam for water issues now and then
Her's the old one... http://www.lucasoil.com/products/display_products.sd?catid=8&iid=84&loc=show Here's the one I found that helps with the ethanol http://www.lucasoil.com/products/display_products.sd?iid=335&catid=8&loc=show
Don't really need the stuff in Oz.Fuel seems to stay ok for about 2 months. Also only have one fuel with ethanol. The others are higher octane ie 95 and 98 and they keep for ages. As an aside the Ducatis in America are having issues with their tanks expanding and distorting due to ethanol. Try to keep away from that rubbish. Tests indicate that overall it is not as green as high octane gas anyway
