Any Real evidence for Stabil 360 Marine?

[Ang]

Looking at getting a gallon of Stabil 360 marine to use mainly in cars, maybe some small engines, looks like you get 4x the gallons of fuel protection for $15 more than the regular Stabil, seems very worth it. But if I don't finish it in 2 years will it be completely useless? And is there even any real proof anywhere that it's worth adding this to cars that sit for months? I see everyone talking about it vs regular and others but I never see any real evidence.

 

[Ang]

It also appears that Stabil 360 non marine claims to be more concentrated like the marine version? So this isn't just a marine thing?

 

[Chevyc10]

I use in generators that don’t get used often. Fuel stays good few years. I drain tanks, use fuel in vehicles, refill with fresh non ethanol fuel and Stabil.

 

[Ang]

I use in generators that don’t get used often. Fuel stays good few years. I drain tanks, use fuel in vehicles, refill with fresh non ethanol fuel and Stabil.

Sounds like I'd be set buying a gallon of the marine then

 

[wings&wheels]

Here is my 'evidence', based on a sample of....me. YMMV
Ethanol Fuels & Carb Deposits

 

[Ride_Red]

I haven't had any problems using the Stabil 360 Marine. It takes me more than two years to use a bottle (probably closer to three). I seal the cap on tight and put the bottle in a ziplock bag for extra protection. I imagine that some component of it will eventually evaporate away, but it hasn't caused me problems.


I add it to my gas cans right when I pump the gas. I burn it year round in my mower and generators and then winterize my motorcycles with it. The mower and generators always start even after 20 years of Michigan winters.

 

[Ang]

I haven't had any problems using the Stabil 360 Marine. It takes me more than two years to use a bottle (probably closer to three). I seal the cap on tight and put the bottle in a ziplock bag for extra protection. I imagine that some component of it will eventually evaporate away, but it hasn't caused me problems.


I add it to my gas cans right when I pump the gas. I burn it year round in my mower and generators and then winterize my motorcycles with it. The mower and generators always start even after 20 years of Michigan winters.

Yeah thats my concern with buying a gallon. No way ill be able to use it with 1200 gallons of gas in 2 years.

 

[Ride_Red]

Yeah thats my concern with buying a gallon. No way ill be able to use it with 1200 gallons of gas in 2 years.

You're probably better off buying the smaller bottle.

 

[AdmiralYoda]

Don't be afraid of over-dosing. Sta-bil even says that there is no consequence to it...aside from perhaps a financial penalty. I typically use 2-3x whatever they say just because, but I'm buying a quart bottle and it lasts me a year.

I just pulled my old log splitter out of the woods that has been sitting for about 10 years. I put it away with a full tank of E-10 gas with probably a 2-3x dose of Sta-bil in it.

I was expecting to have to drain the fuel and re-build the carburetor. To my surprise the gas in the tank smelt like....gas!!! I was expecting nasty turpentine. I drained the fuel bowl and it started right up!

 

[Nessism1]

I use Stabil Marine in my motorcycles, lawn equipment, "garage gas can", etc, and have never had problems with E10 gas that's the norm in my area. Previous to adopting this approach, my motorcycle carbs would plug pilot jets after some months of inactivity. I agree with buying the smaller bottles. After a few years the sauce turns dark; it's a nice pretty blue when new, but turns dark blue/green with age.