Gas treatment

[Robert812]

Hi everyone, question if I can. Does anyone use a gas treatment for their generator? I read about PRI-G it being a good product for my
champion 4000/3500 generator. What are your thoughts on this?
Thanks and safe camping..

[Argynon]

I have used PRI-G for 10 years in my trucks, motorhome, ATV, generators, chainsaws and lawnmowers. I would not use anything else.

I recently put a 10 gal batch that has been sitting for two years in my 84 toyota truck and it started first crank. That batch went through -20 degree winters and 90 degree summers in plastic fuel containers.

I have a 6 gallon batch that has been sitting five years in a metal jerry can that I will try on a old lawn mower next week (forgot about it in the old shed )

[westend]

The MSDS for PRI-Gis here. It lists the main ingredient (35-45%) as Shellsol D60. Shellsol D60 is a Stoddard type solvent, akin to mineral spirits.

FWIW, I use some Stabil in tanks for my outdoor yard equipment and stationary power equipment. I've also used Seafoam and other gasoline stabilizers. Actually, either Mex's or 2Oldman's recipes would be just as effective. More than anything, the amount of time and how much air gets to your gasoline are the two defining factors for a homeowner storing gasoline. I have some 10 yr. old gas in pressurized tanks that fires just about as good as new. I use a 6 gal can around the house and that is in a less than 3 month rotation.

The introduction of mandated Ethanol in our gas was a boon to my, then, outdoor power equipment repair business. I received some lawnmowers with price tags on the handles and a tank of 6 month old gas, a few times. The owners purchased them in the Fall, never used them, and in the Spring they would not start.

[renoman69]

Monaco Montclair wrote:
Tried some sea foam one time, drove 247miles and put in 8.5gal, waz getting round 18, And it's a mer. Kinda surprised me a bit. Big car. Wow now it's all happy-camping

HUH:?

[EldIr]

2oldman wrote:

EldIr wrote:

2oldman wrote:

Robert812 wrote:
Does anyone use a gas treatment for their generator?

For what purpose?

To keep the fuel system clean same as any other engine. Especially one that might see lots of off time between uses.

That PRI-G stuff looks like a lot more than that.

I don't use the PRI-G and that wasn't in your original quote. I use the least expensive and most worthwhile additive I know of. 2-stroke outboard oil mixed 1 ounce per 5 gallons. If anyone missed the link in my previous post, go back, click and read up on it. It goes in all my 4-strokes and occasionally in my 2-strokes that are injected since they don't see the oil in the fuel system.

[MEXICOWANDERER]

KJinTF,

You'd be preachin' to the choir. Down here, all Pemex Red Pump premium gasoline is refined-in-USA Super Shell with the nitrogen additive. My first choice is Chevron but that's a l-o-n-g drive. In Mexico you would get hanged if you tried converting cherished corn (maize) into something that makes gasoline even worse.

[Monaco_Montclai]

Tried some sea foam one time, drove 247miles and put in 8.5gal, waz getting round 18, And it's a mer. Kinda surprised me a bit. Big car. Wow now it's all happy-camping

[Robert812]

I'm trying the PRI-G in my gen tank. It took some time looking on-line. Found it on Amazon, E-Bay. running about 26.90 for 16oz. so using it for my tank, 1oz.=1 tank. so can fill 16 times on a pint. It says gas stays fresh up to 3 years. (works for me) The only problem I see, it's not in stores yet?(but haven't checked) so for a fuel treatment that works with Ethanol. I'll be running this and let you know. Thanks for your posts. Safe camping.

[JayMartin]

I have just started using Star-Tron in everything but my diesel truck. It sounds good on paper; time will tell. Jay

[2oldman]

EldIr wrote:

2oldman wrote:

Robert812 wrote:
Does anyone use a gas treatment for their generator?

For what purpose?

To keep the fuel system clean same as any other engine. Especially one that might see lots of off time between uses.

That PRI-G stuff looks like a lot more than that.

[KJINTF]

How about sipping some Chevron with the Techron additive
The only additive I would ever use in my vehicles
Shell gasoline additives have clogged up my vehicles in the past

No corn liquor in my vehicles, boats, mowers, etc........

[MEXICOWANDERER]

When I start sipping Super Shell, then I'll go along with cars gulping corn likker.

[EldIr]

2oldman wrote:

Robert812 wrote:
Does anyone use a gas treatment for their generator?

For what purpose?

To keep the fuel system clean same as any other engine. Especially one that might see lots of off time between uses.

[2oldman]

Robert812 wrote:
Does anyone use a gas treatment for their generator?

For what purpose?

[EldIr]

RJsfishin wrote:
Someone please post a picture of a carb bowl containing/ anything in it that could possibly be blamed on to E-10. Every bowl I've removed for the sole purpose of finding the KA KA that is left by e-10, has been spotless inside, and I've posted pics of them.
I just wish I'd have bought stock in additives when it was dirt cheap

It's not about kaka in the bowl, it's about deterioration of lines, seals, etc. and the phase separation. Google ethanol's effects (especially on small engines) and be enlightened.