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Old Oct 19, 2023 | 10:51 AM
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I looking for a different fuel stabilizer for winter storage and came across the product Liquid Performance Ethanol Equalizer; https://www.liquidperformance.com/pr...anol-equalizer. One ounce treat up to 10 gallons. Has anyone use this product?


 
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Old Oct 19, 2023 | 02:05 PM
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I use either stabil or sea foam. No experience with your stuff.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2023 | 02:25 PM
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stabil 360 for me...
 
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Old Oct 19, 2023 | 02:29 PM
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I tried Stabil in the bike once, never again. I ran like **** until I drained it.
I use Seafoam now and I'm using the Stabil in the lawn equipment only.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2023 | 02:32 PM
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Seafoam 👍
 
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Old Oct 20, 2023 | 06:40 AM
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Not familiar with that , seafoam is what I use , hasn't let me down in 15 years .
 
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Old Oct 20, 2023 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by RANGER73
I tried Stabil in the bike once, never again. I ran like **** until I drained it.
I use Seafoam now and I'm using the Stabil in the lawn equipment only.
Almost the same experience for me, a long time ago I treated the fuel on a Yamaha Banshee I put away for the winter with Stabil.
Added the exact amount called for on the side of the bottle.
The next season, I got on the quad and made sure to shake the fuel up good (premix)
When I started the quad it ran like ****, drained the fuel tank and put in fresh premix and ran perfect. Never used Stabil in anything after that

Now I don't use anything in my fuel, my stuff doesn't sit for more than 4-6 months or so at a time.
Anything that sits longer than that (generator, etc) I just use Rec fuel in
 
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Old Oct 20, 2023 | 12:37 PM
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I've used Stabil in all winter storage engines for decades without issue. Including 2 strokes (chainsaws, outboards, etc.).

I wonder why one member had an issue? Maybe it loosened some varnish and clogged jets?
 
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I've been using Star Bright Startron Enzyme fuel treatment with good luck.
I have a boat with a carbureted 3.0 litre Mercruiser that sat for 2 1/2 years with Phoenix's junk 10% ethanol gas that I had treated with Startron.
I thought I'd need a carb rebuild. But it fired up and runs great.
 
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Originally Posted by RANGER73
I tried Stabil in the bike once, never again. I ran like **** until I drained it.
I use Seafoam now and I'm using the Stabil in the lawn equipment only.
I Was surprised to find Stabil has a limited shelf life once opened. Maybe the issue 🤔
 
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