Even though I have a 2 stroke, do I still have to add and run stabilizer through it for the winter? Live in N.Y.
Additives are a HUGE con game. I have mowers ,wackers, generators & lots of other 2 & 4 strokes. NO PROBLEMS.
It's not just oilburning that's the problem. Over time the oil will become contaminated with fuel and its lubricating properties could change and therefore not be doing an as efficient job as new oil.I have been running 8,000 to 10,000 miles between changes for 20 years. No wear or oilburning between changes.
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indeed someone is, and it is you. ive had all too many ethanol based fuel problems, and actually watched a un treated 2 cycle mix turn from blue to brown while un stabilized and sitting for the winter, i agree oil is not needed at 3k, i run synthetic and change it every 5 or 6k in my work horse truck. as to 10k miles, no way, sludge will form, wether you notice it or not. oil becomes contaminated with sulfer ect as it is used....which pits bearings...plus it looses its lubrication properties and viscosity over time.A word about why I have no need for stabilizers.
I always leave the engine running and.................run the engine until it stops due to no fuel left. Everything EXCEPT car & the 5.0L boat engines.
However. My marina DOES put stabilizer into my 19' 5.0 L mercruiser each winter.
I HOWEVER do NOT put any stabilizer when I usually empty the fuel tank by the end May.
I DO NOT put any stabilizer in at all for the entire summer. Fuel is evaporating like crazy from the engines carburator from May to October. 6 months NO stabilizer............. Why no problems ? I use 2 tanks of gas per year. 6 months with & 6 months without stabilizer. Somebody is wrong.
My 9.9 carburated outboard has NEVER had stabilizer since 1988. Never had starting problems in the spring or fall. Why would I add something if it is NOT needed.
Sounds like still changing car engine oil every 3,000 to 4,000 miles. ALL oils go EASILY + 6000 miles with closed crankcase systems in them now.
I have been running 8,000 to 10,000 miles between changes for 20 years. No wear or oilburning between changes.
Bussiness companies ARE there to get you to use their product AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. Not as LITTLE as possible.
A word about why I have no need for stabilizers.
I always leave the engine running and.................run the engine until it stops due to no fuel left. Everything EXCEPT car & the 5.0L boat engines.
However. My marina DOES put stabilizer into my 19' 5.0 L mercruiser each winter.
I HOWEVER do NOT put any stabilizer when I usually empty the fuel tank by the end May.
I DO NOT put any stabilizer in at all for the entire summer. Fuel is evaporating like crazy from the engines carburator from May to October. 6 months NO stabilizer............. Why no problems ? I use 2 tanks of gas per year. 6 months with & 6 months without stabilizer. Somebody is wrong.
My 9.9 carburated outboard has NEVER had stabilizer since 1988. Never had starting problems in the spring or fall. Why would I add something if it is NOT needed.
Sounds like still changing car engine oil every 3,000 to 4,000 miles. ALL oils go EASILY + 6000 miles with closed crankcase systems in them now.
I have been running 8,000 to 10,000 miles between changes for 20 years. No wear or oilburning between changes.
Bussiness companies ARE there to get you to use their product AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. Not as LITTLE as possible.
Stabil, Startron and Quickcleen are not scams and do exactly what is claimed when correctly used for the purposes intended.