Stabilizer Conundrum

[Big Woody]

I use Stabil in all my chainsaw and other mixes. It is supposed to keep gas good for 1 year (or longer if mixed at higher concentration). However, how long does the fuel stabilizer itself remain stabil in its original bottle? If you buy the bigger bottle how many years is it good for? Everything must break down at some point.

 

[scottr]

Shelf Life

B W , here is what is written on my container of STA-BIL ," STA-BIL can be used for up to two years after opening bottle ."

 

[Big Woody]

I guess I missed that when I only read half of it.

Thanks

 

[whatsnext]

Isn't there a Sta-bil stabilizer for stabilizing Sta-bil?

 

[musher]

I was wondering if I should even be using stabilizer in my chainsaw mix, since I use Stihl's mix oil, which already has stabilizer in it.

I usually fill 5 gallon tanks with premium (which is a no-ethanol gasoline around here) and add stabilizer to it for use in the mowers, etc., and pour off a gallon into another can and add the mix for the Stihl equipment (saws, blower, brushcutter/trimmer). So I either have extra stabilizer (downside?), or I need to be filling the gallon can at the station.

Advice? (other than "get a life" )

 

[Fish]

They do market a "Stabil" stabilizer, They claim your "Stabil" will stay good for 75 years. But I am skeptical. And it is quite expensive.

 

[Newfie]

I'm thinking of trying synthetic stabil.

 

[whatsnext]

Newfie, Do you know if synthetic Sta-bil contains red dye? I'm not sure if I could bring myself to buy it otherwise.
John.........

 

[Newfie]

 

[Lobo]

Briggs & Stratton's own brand of stabilizer Fresh Start is suppose to maintain fuel fresh for 24 months according to Briggs and preserve fuel continuously. You will find very few OPE shops that sell it as it cuts down their expensive carb rebuild business.


You can easily check it out on Briggs web site.

http://shop.briggsandstratton.com/B...ATALOGID=56B2B9A2-283C-11D4-8886-00B0D0203414

http://www.briggsandstratton.com/display/router.asp?docid=78493