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Originally Posted by The Reaper
If you don't run your power equipment and small engines till the tank is empty before storing them, you need to get a gasoline preservative like Sta-Bil or Pri-G and treat the gas you are using.
Old untreated gasoline will clog carbs and kill engines. The shelf life of untreated gas is 30-90 days, treated gas can be used as long as one to two years later.
If you do not plan to store a lot of gas, every 90 days or so, you can dump the untreated gas into your car, and then refill the cans.
Ethanol laced gasoline is not good for small engines, including marine engines. If you look around, you can still find 100% pure gasoline. I prefer to buy premium grade pure gasoline for my small engines, both two and four stroke, for maximum performance, shelf life, and engine life.
Just a few thoughts.
TR
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Absolutely TR, I put stabilizer in all my 2 1/2 gal and 5 gal containers which assures me that ALL my gas is treated. I learned that years ago while storing my motorcycle from October to March !!! It wasnt Pretty! Can't wait to move somewhere where I can get more than 7 months of "proper" weather.I'm thinking anywhere from Orlando SOUTH...not as South as you are!!