STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer

STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer

Fuel Stabilizers Keeps Gas Fresh Longer

If you are a handy man around the house you probably own some gas powered tools to get the job done more efficiently. Gas powered tools are just fine, but they tend to have engine problems over time especially when the gasoline in them is stored for any length of time without any use. How to use gas stabilizers will provide some answers and solutions in this important area. Sharing ways in preventing carburetors getting clogged and ethanol effects on gasoline from damaging the engine.

As you know, gas that sits in the tank can get stale generally after 30 days. This will clog up the carburetor, adds carbon build-up in the engine, water, varnish, rust, and corrosion, so it will not work as efficiently when it was new.

Adding a fuel stabilizer to the gas will clean out some of the carbon build-up and help prevent clogged carburetors. The ethanol in the fuel today is heavier than the gas and settles at the bottom of the fuel tank. Over time it can produce water vapors which is not good for gasoline engines. Fuel stabilizers remove these water properties from the fuel and helps keep the gasoline fresh for up to 1 year or more.

Fuel Engine Problems

Using gas powered tools that sit for long periods of time with gas still in them will cause the engine not to start as the gasoline gets stale clogs the carburetor and makes it difficult to start. As the gas sits it gets stale it produces a gummy by-product that gets into the carburetor which clogs it up and makes the starting of the engine difficult.

To get around this problem you have a couple of options:

  • Allow the engine to run until all of the gas is used up or
  • Add a fuel stabilizer to the fuel to keep it fresh

Before storing any gas-powered tool for the season, allow all of the gas to run out then store the unit away. Or, add some fuel stabilizer to the fuel and store the unit away.

The Function of Fuel Stabilizers

The main function of fuel stabilizers it to extend the life of the gas for quick and easy starts and storage.  How does this work? Basically, it removes water to prevent corrosion and cleans carburetors and fuel injectors. Some stabilizers protects the engine from gum, varnish, rust and corrosion which prolongs the life of the engine.

Fuel stabilizers work very well with any 2 or 4 cycle engines.

After you fill-up at the gas station, the gas that sits in the gasoline can will deteriorate over time. Usually within thirty (30) days. As the gas sits the process of gum, varnish and corrosion build-up begins. Adding a fuel stabilizer halts this process and extends the life of the gas by keeping it fresh for up to one to two years, depending upon brand of stabilizer used.

As you can see, using a fuel stabilizer is very important for any gas-powered tool. It will keep the tool’s engine from any damage and keep the gas fresh for the entire season as the tool is being used.

Just add a fuel stabilizer to the storage can every time you get a fill-up at the gas station.

Storage

Another great feature of fuel stabilizers is their storage ability of keeping gasoline fresh for up to 1 or 2 years. This allows the owner not having to drain out the gas in the unit or tool after the season is over.

Prior to storage, keep the gas tank at 95% full then add a fuel stabilizer into it. Allow the gasoline unit to run for 5 minutes so it treats the entire fuel system. Then store the unit away until the next season.

You can store gas tools with fuel still in them when the gas has been treated with any stabilizer. It will not harm the engine during the storage period. If you have a need to store the gas tool for longer than one year, be sure to buy a fuel stabilizer that will keep gas fresh for that period of time. There are some fuel stabilizers on the market today that will provide protection for up to two years.

Types of Fuel Stabilizers

Because of different types of fuels being manufactured, be sure to purchase the stabilizer for the type of gas your unit uses. At most gas stations, the gas they sell contains ethanol in it anywhere from 10% to 85%. While at other gas stations may sell gas that has no ethanol in their gas. Be sure to buy the stabilizer for gas type being used.

Read the labels on the product very carefully to ensure what you are buying can be used for the type of fuel you are using for the gas-powered engine it will be placed in.

Uses of Fuel Stabilizers

Use fuel stabilizers for any gas powered engine such as:

  • Cars
  • Boats
  • Motorcycles
  • Leaf Blowers
  • Snow Blowers
  • Lawn Mowers
  • Saws

The use of fuel stabilizers is endless. It is used for any type of gas powered engine.

Conclusion

As you can see, adding a fuel stabilizer into your gas can will help keep the gas fresh throughout any season the tool is being used. It’s important to add a stabilizer before storing any gas powered tool away for the next season. Do this prevents the engine from getting clogged and difficult to start.

Shop Fuel Stabilizers

If you have any type of gasoline engine tool, you should consider adding a fuel stabilizer into the gas. Below are some of the best selling brands of fuel stabilizers on the market. You will be taken to Amazon to place the order. Order now!

Briggs Stratton Treatment
PRI G
Sta-Bil 360
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