“Stabil” Ever heard of it?

• Oct 30, 2017

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I think Stabil works, no doubt. But if you have multiple vehicles to store during winter I believe using Toluene or even Kerosene in the tank is just as effective and cheaper. Use the same dose as you would Stabil. Just my 2 cents. I've been using a pint of Toluene as an octane boost in my cars and boats for over 30 years without any issues at all. I have never experienced any problems with vehicle fuel system after winter storage.

 

• Oct 31, 2017

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Do you fill the tanks to full and mix a bit Wih the gas to not let ethanol gather moisture ?

 

• Oct 31, 2017

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Pete Bell68 said:

Do you fill the tanks to full and mix a bit Wih the gas to not let ethanol gather moisture ?

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Here's what I do: If my cars have less than a full tank of gas I will pour in a pint of Toluene, then fill the tank with gasoline. If my tank is full I will mix a pint of Toluene to a gallon of gas then pour it into the tank. Use Caution not to get Toluene on your PAINT it will attack it.

 

• Oct 31, 2017

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That's what I've usually done with the stabil .

Thanks

 

• Nov 20, 2017

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I didn't read past page 1, but after an experienced muscle car restoration and service mechanic FRIEND of mine recommended MARINE Sta-Bil I bought a bottle...I use it in my 70 V-Code Roadrunner and my wife's 65 421 Tri-power GTO. It has worked so well and I trust his recommendation so much I bought a gallon of MARINE Sta-Bil so I would have it on hand. I also use Royal Purple octane booster which is a fuel stabilizer when I want to add an octane booster.
Not to get off topic, my first choice to boost octane is blending Sunoco 110 with premium pump gas.
MARINE STA-BIL
https://www.walmart.com/ip/STA-BIL-...75035&wl11=online&wl12=32926618&wl13=&veh=sem

 

• Dec 12, 2017

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Your rich fuel smell is blowing in past cowl seals that need replaced.
Check footwell area next to steering column. Use C02 detection alarm.