Sta-bil Marine Formula Ethanol Treatment

[smkinnan]

Has anybody used this product? And if so, do you have any feedback on it?

[THEFERMANATOR]

The consensus I read on it was to save your money and buy STAR TRON enzyme treatment instead. Also run the engine out of fuel if at all possible.

[SkunkBoat]

I've been using Startron since they started shoving E10 down our throats and I haven't had any gas problems, so I'm sticking with it.

Also, I used to keep my tank full all the time and over winter. The prevailing wisdom was to prevent condensation in the tank.

After researching EXPERT? opinions on Ethanol problems...OLD gas = BAD

Now I let it get down to 1/3 tank or so before filling and run it low for winter lay over.

The idea being NOT to add a little fresh gas to lots of old gas, but to add more fresh gas to a little old gas.

PS. put some in that "lawnmower" gas can in your shed. And the "Oil Mix" gas can for the chainsaw....

[nipper]

I have used it for the last couple years in my 4.3 litre V6 I/O and so far, so good. Recommended shot of it with a full tank in the winter followed by another shot in the spring. It seems, however, that the I/O's are a little more tolerant of ethanol than are the outboards.

[Shawsee]

I use Marine Sta-bil but I also use Sea Foam along with it. When I put boat away for the winter I completely fill both tanks and treat heavy with Sta-Bil & Sea Foam. Each springtime I have never had one single issue starting up, and the 175 Johnson runs great. Maybe it's just me having such great luck? I do know this, I will not change my routine seeing as it works great for me. Had the carbs rebuilt when I first bought the boat and they have been fine and clean since, with no issues whatsoever. During the season I use the normal dose required by Sta-Bil and Sea Foam makers with never an issue.

[draglink]

I've used Sta-bil and Startron with good results

[spareparts]

nothing in a can or bottle will replace proper maintance and a good mechanic

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by spareparts

nothing in a can or bottle will replace proper maintance and a good mechanic

No, but they can help prevent it if you use them properly. It sure keeps me busy now with ethanol at the pumps. unfortunately ethanol cost me a bundle this week with aggrevation from my chainsaws.

[Genie Aye]

Give the BRP Johnson/Evinrude 2+2 fuel stabilizer----A try--you will be pleasently pleased with your purchase---I have tried just about everything with this crap fuel---and I have been happiest with this product--it ran like I had fresh fuel in it--not 6 month old fuel or like half dead fuel like Sta-bil or seafoam or even ---startron--which was second best.

[willy]

What is the 2+2 formula? Is it a carb and cylinder cleaner or a fuel conditioner/stabilizer formula.