Originally Posted by
dinasrt
Isn't our biggest problem with gasoline today the Ethanol(more Hygroscopic, increased corrosion)? Sta-Bil use to be the go-to treatment for storage, but according to my trusted source, the better product to use is StarTron Enzyme Fuel Treatment (I have no affiliation what so ever with this product). My source is a trusted mechanic who also works on small engine equipment as well. He has used the test strips(before and after) and unlike Sta-Bil, claims it actually knocks down the Ethanol. All the other claimed benefits of the product are essentially the same(reduced gum/varnish,extends gasoline life,stabilizer,etc.) Also, if available in your area(and you can afford it; $7.50 a gal. for me here in CA.), Ethanol free 93 gasoline would be the best to run through the car and store it with. I look forward to any and all feedback about this.
I agree with Dinasrt. Even though I've never done this in the past. But after using Sta-Bil in my new zero turn Cub Cadet last winter, and having to wind up paying over $400, to get it running this spring, (supposedly because of damage caused by water in the gas that had ethanol in it). I'm using only Ethanol free 93 octane in it for storage this year. I can purchase it locally for less than $4.00 per gallon.
So I'm running my tank in the Crossfire as low as I dare, and then fill it up with the good stuff while I store it this winter. Probably add Sta-Bil or try and find that Star Tron.
I'll be disconnecting the battery, might even bring it into the house to keep it charged up.
I'm plugging up the tail pipes, and the CAI hoses to keep the critters out. Gonna to disperse Fabric softener sheets under the hood to deter critters.