Fuel additive/stabalizer

Post by **Mr.J.** » Fri Mar 26, 2010 3:54 pm

We'll all be getting our boats out of storage soon so I thought it would be a good time to bring up this subject again.

With Ethanol being added to fuel and Ethanol not being outboard friendly I am looking for your input on this subject.

What fuell stabalizer or additive do you use and why?

I have a 2006 Merc 115hp EFI 4 stroke and will be using Shell gas exclusively.

Thanks in advance

Post by **Seabass81** » Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:07 pm

I have not changed my stabilizer . But I exclusively use Shell V-power .

Post by **Bass Addict** » Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:25 pm

Mercury..

Post by **jwhite** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 7:53 pm

SeaFoam

Post by **lifeisfun** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 8:32 pm

Seafoam is great stuff but I wouldn't use it as a fuel stabilizer.
Get marine Sta-bil ( green unlike the regular red)
http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/illinoi ... shape.html
Also good idea to have 10 micron filter and water separator installed.
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/store ... 0_225-12-0

Post by **bardern** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 6:53 am

CTC has marine Sta-Bil ethanol treatment in stock.

Post by **Lunker Larry** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 8:39 am

Marine Sta-bil avail at CT. Made specific for marine applications. Ethanol attracts moisture (methanol absorbs it) so the new hi ethanol content in ALL gas as mandated by the govt (min 10%), regardless of where you buy it, will attract moisture and should have Stabil added.
I add it to every boat fill up and to any fuel that sits for a long period: e.g my chain saw, whipper snipper, etc. I've had the gas for my whipper snipper at the cottage last for over 2 years without a problem.
Stabil is a must use to head off future problems. There are postings everywhere on the net that ethanol is a motor killer.

Post by **Fishnsledder** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:34 pm

Starbrite by Startron

Post by **chappee77** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 10:10 pm

Marine Stabil is on sale this week at Canadian Tire for $6.99