fuel stabiliser

[Stihl123]

Wondering, can you run machines on petrol which has fuel stabiliser in it all the time? 

Basically, have a few engines that can sit for a while then suddenly get used a load, so I was thinking if I can keep a load of petrol (super) with fuel stabiliser in it all the time.

I use aspen in smaller stuff but ride on and timber trailer etc I really don't want to be sticking in £20s worth of aspen 

 

This is what I use for winter storage 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STA-BIL-Stabil-Fuel-Stabilizer-Storage-Petrol-Treatment-Additive-236ml-8oz-/284369832310?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

 

Be interesting to hear thoughts 

Thanks 

[Commando]

I do same and have never had an issue. Aspen in saws etc and stabilised super in ride on, splitter etc[emoji106]

[Macpherson]

I would think so, I've been using Ethanol shield for 8+ years in all my small engines, many of which lie for a long time between use and have had no issues, including gas guzzling 2 stroke outboards which there's no way I could afford to run on Aspen.

 

Some of my neighbours on the other hand, who are unable to grasp the concept find their carbs full of cottage cheese each spring😁 which I often have the pleasure of repairing😬

[Stihl123]

brilliant, thanks both

i'll do that then, could even stick it in the avant 

[doobin]

9 hours ago, Stihl123 said:

brilliant, thanks both

i'll do that then, could even stick it in the avant 

Surely you use that often enough to run normal petrol!!

Edited January 27, 2022 by doobin

[Stihl123]

2 hours ago, doobin said:

Surely you use that often enough to run normal petrol!!

Nah, not always 

I try to burn a couple of calories once every few months 

[Stihllymok]

2 hours ago, doobin said:

Surely you use that often enough to run normal petrol!!

Maybe he's another Sailor?🤦‍♂️

[flawer]

1 minute ago, Stihl123 said:

Nah, not always 

I try to burn a couple of calories once every few months 

You're kidding noone 🍩

[Stihl123]

6 minutes ago, flawer said:

You're kidding noone 🍩

I said a couple, I mean a couple!! 

The rest of them is extra counterweight