Fuel stabilizers

[Tomme boy]

It still has alcohol in it. You don't want that no matter what type of alcohol it is.

 

[Ian]

Seafoam is about the same thing as HEET, it keeps water in the fuel emulsified. It also dissolves anything made of Buna-N.

Best fuel I've found yet is AvGas, it last for several years in storage. It's also detrimental to catalytic converters and oxygen sensors.

 

[Missionary]

But AVGas is so much fun in a high compression engine !

 

[Mitty38]

I always just run my mower dry after I use it to mulch and pick up leaves in November. Then dump all gas cans in my car.

 

[CWLONGSHOT]

I always just run my mower dry after I use it to mulch and pick up leaves in November. Then dump all gas cans in my car.

Thats one way ta donit!!

I run my generator dry is about all. Cause could be a long time between needs.

 

[Ian]

I run my generator on propane. 100% varnish-free.

 

[JonB]

Mostly, I run the carb's dry on my small engine equipment (seems most important with chainsaws.) But that 13hp Honda on the wood splitter didn't like it's carb dry. I haven't changed my procedures on everything else, but I have to say I've been considering it, I'm liking the MMO. As to fuel tanks on these small engines, I like to keep them full, instead of drained, to avoid condensation over a Minnesota winter/spring...some are stored outside, some are stored in a unheated shed.
Side note, I noticed some tree leaves piling up near one firewood stack, so I'll probably fire up the lawnmower/bagger today, it's suppose to get to near 70º. BTW, I've winterized this lawnmower twice already this month,...number 3 will happen later today, LOL.