can i keep my gas tank filled all winter
With fuel Prices going down ($2.75 for regular here in Rhode Island) and knowing that they are sure to go up by springtime, is there any reason I can't fill up my MH now and keep close to a full tank ...
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jillhop wrote:
Is there any problem with using the green "marine" Stabil, or should one stick with the red "regular" formula? The marine one is quite a bit less expensive ...
The marine formula is twice as potent as the normal stuff. I always use the marine formula.
Read the labels - you'll see where it takes x ounces of red stuff per 10 gallons, but that same x ounces of marine formula treats 20 gallons.
The marine formula is usually higher priced than the normal formula, but not by twice as much. As we also have a boat, it serves dual-duty.
Regarding the original topic - we always keep the tank full over winter so we have an emergency resource. I treat it, and ensure the treated fuel is run through both the engine & generator. I start each on a monthly basis - engine at the start of the month, and genny somewhere around the 15th. Both charge the batteries while running.
Every third or fourth month, I'll take the unit out of storage and go for a 5-10 mile run to circulate other fluids and warm up the tires a bit.
