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Fuel stabilizer - serious test!
Mikep328:
Yesterday I decided to take my 2019 Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe to get an MOT. It had been sitting in the garage for two years with a 1/2 tank of E10 petrol with StaBil added. I did not intend that it sit for two years back in 2022 but it just worked out that way. Of course the battery was totally dead but I hooked up a Lithium boost thingie and hit the start button. It fired immediately and ran as if it had been running yesterday. Because of the low state of the battery, all the warning lights were illuminated - Check Engine light, ABS light, Traction Control light! I was hoping they would reset in the 10 mile ride to the MOT place but they didn't. I figured there was no point in an MOT since all those lights were on but the shop informed me that Motorcycle MOTs did not include consideration of the warning lights, unlike cars, and it passed!
I have used StaBil for many years but this was by far the most extreme "test." My typical use is for 4-6 months of storage. I'm sure other fuel stabilizers work just as well but StaBil is the only one I have any experience with. Again, this was with maybe 2 gallons of two-year old E10 fuel/appropriate amount of StaBil in the tank!
florence:
That is impressive. I am the sort of person who doesn't intend to leave a bike but then forgets and time marches inexorably on and before I know it a half a winter has elapsed. Last year I had to rebuild my carbs yet again due to moisture build up in old ethanol laced fuel. I might try using this Stabil. Is it OK with old engines? I wonder what is in it?
K2-K6:
I've not used it but know friends that have good experience in doing so.
Many things sold are just a load of old tosh, but this one does appear to be based on creditable results.
We looked at it on here before, it seems quite plausible from ingredients that it can honestly achieve what it claims.
Good to hear real ife experience to illustrate this.
Sesman:
I left my GS1200 with a full tank for 18months without treatment and it fired up straight away, carrying me 160 miles to my next fuel stop with no issues whatsoever! Probably not a recommendation, but that was my experience!
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
I now have StaBil in both my bikes
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