Opinion on brand fuel additive for Yamaha

[GulfCoastYama]

I recently bought a 14' 2005 sundance skiff CC with original 2005 yamaha 30hp 4 stroke. Only took it out once and went a little to far, ran out of gas. Oops. Anyways the guy I bought it from told me that it had been sitting for a few months, and now that the fuel tank is empty I was thinking about a fuel additive to go with fresh gas. Considering my motor, and that it had been sitting, what would be good choice?

[robert graham]

The Stabil Fuel Stabilizer and Seafoam are both well proven and accepted fuel additives. I personally use the Stabil and Yamaha Ringfree all the time, and a Walmart/Attwood fuel/water separator type canister filter($28), to pretty well eliminate fuel related problems. Learn to drain your carbs float chambers a couple of times a year and you should be home free! Good Luck!

[Davem3]

i swear by seafoam, but that is just me ...............

[robert graham]

Yep, Seafoam has been around a long time, and MAY be a better cleaner AND stabilizer than the Stabil, which I believe is mostly just stabilizer. Google: Marine Fuel Additives, for lots of info regarding ingredients and applications....I believe at least 75%+ of outboard problems are fuel related, so it's good to take some extra time and effort in the fuel delivery area....Good Luck!