Old Gas???????

[mrom1234567]

You Guys are scaring me. 6 months, everyone who stores a boat here on Long Island will store 100-150 gallons of fuel for at least 7-8 months. I tried to sell mine last year so my fuel is about 12 months+. My outboard started right up. Should I be concerned about 100-150 gallons of stabilized fuel???<br />Michael

 

[Capt. Bob]

Re: Old Gas???????

Stabil says you can store treated fuel up to 15 months. See FAQs at:<br /> http://www.goldeagle.com/sta-bil/faqs.htm <br />I tend to be a bit more conservative because of the risks to injectors and carbs.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Old Gas???????

What we are concerned about is the loss of octane that happens so quickly. This is why we see a rash of scuffed pistons each spring as boats come out of storage. Sta-bil claims to have the answer about retaining octane as well as keeping the fuel from turning to varnish. <br /><br />Personally, I prefer to stick with fresh fuel. I don't need the practice of changing pistons.<br /><br />Good luck!