Ethanol Stabilizer??? Does it work?

[SloBurn]

I can't find non ethanol fuel around here, and after hearing everyone rail against using 10% ethanol in a boat, I picked up some "Ethanol Stabilizer". It claims to prevent the damage caused by ethanol in gasoline, as well as stabilize gasoline. Any one ever use this stuff?

 

[Woody]

Here's a good article on the general subject http://www.boatus.com/magazine/2011/december/ethanol.asp You'll only know how compatible ethanol fuel is with your older boats fuel system by running it.

 

[Mike Blake]

I use it all the time. No problems ever

 

[Buckeye Boater]

Here's a website that might help you find ethanol free fuel -

http://pure-gas.org/index.jsp?stateprov=NY

 

[1990-270-da-lover]

I've used Star-Tron stabilizer since I've had the boat and no problems at all so far. I treat every fill up and use it when I winterize also.

 

[MonacoMike]

I've used Star-Tron stabilizer since I've had the boat and no problems at all so far. I treat every fill up and use it when I winterize also.

I too, use Startron and have had no issues. It is highly recommend by many people. I buy non-ethanol gas as much as possible, are you using ethanol gas?

MM

 

[SloBurn]

I've been running E10 for years now, as I can't find anything else, and have never had a problem. But I bought some stabilizer and will start using it.

 

[1990-270-da-lover]

I too, use Startron and have had no issues. It is highly recommend by many people. I buy non-ethanol gas as much as possible, are you using ethanol gas?

MM

Hey Mike, I fill up at an Exxon just before the launch site, and they have 10% ethanol 87 octane. Seems to run fine with it so far. I used 93 octane once and didn't see any difference.

 

[toyterrific]

I have been told that gasoline with up to 9% ethanol can be labeled "ethanol-free". Once it hits 10%, it has to be disclosed. Can anyone confirm or deny? Hate to pay extra for ethanol- free if it is actually only 91%.
I have used Sta-Bil Marine formula in my waverunners for years and started adding it to the boat after hearing of the "9%'' labeling.

 

[Banagy]

I have been using 10% for years no problem. Add a can of Seaform every once in a while.

 

[KC_Sundancer]

I have been told that gasoline with up to 9% ethanol can be labeled "ethanol-free". Once it hits 10%, it has to be disclosed. Can anyone confirm or deny? Hate to pay extra for ethanol- free if it actually 9%.
I have used Sta-Bil Marine formula in my waverunners for years and started adding it to the boat after hearing of the "9%'' labeling.

I understood that they do not need to identify on the pump that it contains ethanol up to the 9%.
Basically any gas you buy with no identification other than octane level can have up to the 9%.
If it is labeled as "ethanol free" I don't think legally it can contain any ethanol.