Running with Fuel Stabilizer?

[Summerwind]

Im filling up on my way to winter storage, storage is 1/2 hr away from the gas dock, can I add the stabilizer at the time of fill-up? Will this cause any damage? Thanks

 

[Southpaw II]

That's the best time to add. A little stabil, a little gas, a little stabil. Gets it all mixed good.

 

[1stSeaRay]

Just remember to keep the pointy end away from you.....no wait, thats running with scissors.

Add your stabilizer then fill the tank with fuel, this will help mix the stabilizer with the fuel. Running the boat after the fill up with get the stabilized fuel into the lines & fuel filter. The stabilizer in the recommended quantity won't cause damage, its designed as a fuel additive.

 

[Lazy Daze]

It's a good idea to use a stabilizer year round. E10 stuff aside (there's plenty of threads about that), if you go through your gas quickly, then it's not as important. Even double and triple dosing won't hurt.

 

[Mooner]

Quick question....does the fuel tank need to be full when winterizing?

 

[Converse48]

Quick question....does the fuel tank need to be full when winterizing?

Oh boy, that's another whole ball of cheese.

My answer (which hasn't failed me in 28 years): your tank should be 7/8ths to 15/16ths full with stabilized fuel, that has had the chance to run through the fuel lines and engine, when you put the boat away for the winter.

 

[Lazy Daze]

Quick question....does the fuel tank need to be full when winterizing?

A really, really big ball of cheese!

Here's the most recent thread on that:

http://clubsearay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23523

 

[Alex F]

That's the best time to add. A little stabil, a little gas, a little stabil. Gets it all mixed good.

+1
However, I was advised by very experienced mechanic not to run the boat at high RPMs, otherwise the stabilizer burns real fast and fails to properly lubricate all the components.
Would you guys agree with this or have different opinion?

So, I was usually keeping it below 1500RPMs when travelling back from the fuel dock to the lift.

 

[Mooner]

Wow, a big ball of cheese... I guess we're all 'cheeseheads', huh? lol
Thanks for the thread, Dennis. I didn't find that one in my previous search.
I figure if the tank is closer to full, and has stabilizer in it, there's less chance of developing moisture during the storage months.

 

[1stSeaRay]

+1
However, I was advised by very experienced mechanic not to run the boat at high RPMs, otherwise the stabilizer burns real fast and fails to properly lubricate all the components.
Would you guys agree with this or have different opinion?

So, I was usually keeping it below 1500RPMs when travelling back from the fuel dock to the lift.

Your mechanic told you this? If so I'd be looking for a new one.

 

[fc3]

Never run with scissors. Considering that I might not burn all 200+ gallons in less than two or three weeks that it takes E10 to begin degrading, I stabilize each and every tank. Running stabilized fuel is good.

 

[Alex F]

Your mechanic told you this? If so I'd be looking for a new one.

Your response is very general without any details. Would you mind explain your point of view on how it should be run and why?

 

[Stray Cat]

Alex, none of the fuel stabilizing products that I have ever seen or used warned against high rpm use. I use Merc fuel stabilizer and conditioner, and it doesn't warn against high rpm use. Next spring when I burn out the winterized fuel, I'll just run the engines under normal cruising speeds.