Adding fuel stabilzer for infrequent fill-ups

[obbop]

As gas prices creep, lurch, climb ever higher Coot drives less and less.

With vary short commutes a 34-gallon tank lasts awhile.

Currently, variably, refueling occurs every 2 to 3, sometimes more, weeks.

It is possible that extreme cutting back could conceivably lengthen gas refill interval for up to 2 months.

If that duration is reached should some sort of fuel stabilizer additive be used?

If so, since the fuel is in "storage" for q month or two vice a full season, such as winter, should a lesser amount be used?

All opinions welcome but subject to the usual ridicule bordering upon insubordination but that's okay..... I'm hunkered down in the shanty where you can't find me and beat me up!!!!!

Nyah nah nah nah nah.

Uhh, hope you can't find me!!!!

Gracias.

 

[unDummy]

Yep, use a fuel stabilizer. Read the bottle directions for dosage amount.

 

[Quest]

Yes, I do add some fuel stabiliser in my car's gas tank for extended storage or infrequent driving behaviour (I carpool/bus to work these days).

While I don't know if Stabil(Golden Eagle) would work to your favour, my personal preference would be Crrapy Tire's Fuel stabiliser which contains 1-2-4dimethylbenzene which work well with all the vehicles/gasoline engines I own so far....

Also: whenever possible, I would top up my fuel tank with some fresh gas from reputable brand/supplier (chevron and shell v-pwr comes to my mind).

Q.

 

[benjamming]

Would FP3000 suffice the need for fuel stabilization for infrequent driving?

 

[Cup of Joe]

I fill up my F150 every 3 months, sometimes more often when it gets used more, I'm still below 3k miles in 10months. I add fuel stabilizer sometimes, currently I'm just using MMO which as it turns out is also a fuel stabilizer. When I don't add anything I don't notice any difference at all compared to when I do.

 

[ThirdeYe]

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Would FP3000 suffice the need for fuel stabilization for infrequent driving?

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It should, if FP3000 is like FP60, here's what it should do:
This product will not only clean but protect a vehicle's fuel system by leaving a thin protective coat of oil over vital fuel system parts including fuel pump, gas tank and fuel injectors. FP60 also acts as a fuel stabilizer by dissolving carbon deposits and lowering the fuel mixture freezing points in both gas and diesel fuels.

 

[blmqzjc]

I only fill up every 3 to 4 weeks, and the thought of using a designated fuel stabilizer never even crossed my mind. Up until a few months ago, I did use FP60 regularly, which has stabilizing characteristics I'm told. Since I ran out of that, I've been using Lucas UCL. Don't really notice much difference between the two, but dont know if Lucas UCL is a "stabilizer". Doesn't say anything about that specifically on the gallon jug, but does say it neutralizes poor quality fuel, whatever that means.

Both cars run great, so can't complain.

Anyone know if UCL is also a "stabilizer"?

 

[Steve S]

I have never run any stabilizer and never have had any problens on year old gas.

 

[Donald]

I think you are still good without a stabilizer for 2 months, probably more like 6 months. If you said a year or two then a fuel stabilizer would be a good idea.

The first thing stored fuel does is to loose a little bit of its octane rating.

So balance the cost of filling your tank with 89 octane vs a fuel stabilizer.

 

[cowsareholy]

must be nice to fill up evey couple of weeks im filling up every couple of days. it would be nice to make it a week.

 

[Rick20]

I agree with using the fuel stabilizers. However the best thing you can do is just keep the tank full. Don't wait until the tank is empty to fill up. When the tank reaches down to 3/4, then top her off.

 

[Pablo]

It depends. I don't think you REALLY need it, especially if your gas stations have high inventory turns. Since I live in a land with few stations and multiplying sheep this is not a problem.

I don't use the stuff, even the Amsoil stuff anymore and my junk is stored in all manner of ways. Start with first try. Everything. YMMV.

 

[another Todd]

I agree with Donald. Fuel goes sour much slower in a sealed fuel system of modern vehicles than it does in your lawnmower or other "vented" fuel tank. My motorhome sometimes sits for months, with a 80 gallon tank I never have problems with fuel.