Gas Additive

[Fonz]

Winter is fast approaching, should I add anything to the gas while it sits ?

 

[BajaRon]

Winter is fast approaching, should I add anything to the gas while it sits ?

Depends on how long you're going to let it sit but the answer is probably an emphatic YES!

I would highly recommend getting the tank filled with a non-Ethanol fuel if you've got a vendor in the area. Most places you can find one. That will make a big difference in itself.

Whether or not you do the Non-Ethanol thing, use Stabil or some other good fuel stabilizer. You need to run the motor with this stabilizer in it enough so that it's throughout the fuel system.

 

[viking3666]

ck out STARTRON on the web, I use in my Spydy and both of my outboards(115hp and 25hp) both 4 stroke. Startron is all the rage in the marine industry--I use it in all my engines,tractors,lawn mower,etc.
Good Luck

 

[Lamonster]

I'm a big fan of Sea Foam :thumbup:
http://www.seafoamsales.com/how-to-use-sea-foam-motor-treatment.html

 

[BajaRon]

I'm a big fan of Sea Foam :thumbup:
http://www.seafoamsales.com/how-to-use-sea-foam-motor-treatment.html

I agree! You can't beat Seafoam. But is it a storage stabilizer? If so that is what I would recommend also.

 

[Lamonster]

I agree! You can't beat Seafoam. But is it a storage stabilizer? If so that is what I would recommend also.

[h=2]4 Cycle Engines[/h] Stabilizing Fuel
Lubricating Upper Cylinders
Controlling Moisture in the Oil

Controlling Moisture Buildup in Fuel
Cleaning Varnish and Carbon Deposits - Carburated Engines
Cleaning Varnish and Carbon Deposits - Fuel Injected Engines
Cleaning the PCV System
Cleaning Lifters and Oil Rings
Cleaning Fuel Injectors or Carburetor Jets
Cleaning Engine Sludge From the Crank Case

 

[Sarge707]

I can see adding 3-4 onces (sp) of Sea Foam to the tank between each winter ride (7-10 Days) would be a good practise to get into along with adding a few onces the ride before I change the oil!!! Learn something New every day at Spyderlovers!!!:clap:

 

[NancysToy]

Use a good fuel stabilizer like Stabil or Seafoam, and fill the gas tank to prevent water condensation from the cold air. I'd also put the Spyder on a battery tender. There is a more complete winter storage procedure in your manual...but it is a bit overkill, IMO.

 

[Dochands]

Simple best defense is always keep a full tank.

 

[Bob Denman]

I believe that StarTron used to be better at dealing with the Ethanol mixes, but now Sta-Bil has a formula that's also up to the task.
I didn't know that Seafoam was also a stabilizer... pps:

 

[pro10is]

I'm an IBM engineer and I love to research the bejeezus out of everything I use. It's a blessing and a curse as Monk used to say. Anyway I researched gas stabilizing additives for weeks and the ultimate winner was Star Tron.


If you want the details just say the word.

 

[mrfats]

If Sea Foam is good enough for Lamont...it's surely good enough for me!! I'm getting some today! Thanks...