To Sta-Bil or not to Sta-Bil…that is the question (off topic, sorry)

[APKape]

I usually put the regular Sta-Bil in the last two or three gas fill-ups of the year to treat my gas for the winter months for my 2 stroke 70hp Nissan. I was reading on the back of the label that Sta-Bil recommends using this product ever time you fill up the tank. It is supposed to prevent water in the gas and eliminate corrosion. I was buying a fuel treatment mix from the local marina for $25, Sta-Bil is 2 ½ times larger at $20. So, I figure what the heck lets try it. Call me crazy buy at idol speeds my engine has seemed to smooth out. It used to sound like a drag car on the starting line with that irregular idle; now it idles smooth. Does anyone else use Sta-Bil and experienced the same thing?

[olesilverside]

Sea Foam Is All I Use And It Is Great, Went To A Site A Few Months Ago And There Were Over 1400 Positives On It, I Put In A Can About Every Other Tank Full , And I Have A 24 Gallon Tank........about $6 A Can......

[Jigging15]

I run the stabil in the winter time when I may not fish but every other week or so. Have started using seafoam this year also. I also think it has improved the idle on my 175 mercury.

[Tundra21]

a marine mechanic explained that while stabil is good...it only creats a "layer" on top of fuel that helps keep evaporation,etc from damaging fuel...and if one moves the boat..or any equipment uses stabil...the "layer" is lost and becomes in effective. I use seafoam in everything I own..it mixes completely and helps with moister in fuel year round. Especially now that all MO gas has 10% ethanol seafoam is essential. And because most boat gas tanks are vented...moisture absorption from the ethanol will increase. Water /fuel separaters and seafoam protect our 225 Optimax.

[jackb]

I read some posts on IDOFISHING.COM, and to a person they all recommended Seafoam. Most that had used Sta-Bil complained of sediment left in the gas tank. Ive always used it and did not have a problem (that I know of) but after reading all the posts, I am going to switch to Seafoam. By the way, where do you get it?

[old fuzzy]

wal mart,advance auto,,autozone,,just to name a few

[Ranger397V]

Seafoam every other tank for me also.

[Mark Twains Crappie Dan]

I use Seafoam in my 40 horse Johnson. Also in every gas engine I have, and thats a few. Seafoam also makes a product called Deep Creep. Words can't discribe what it does. The best money I ever spent on 2 products.

[jackb]

What is Deep Creep? Thank You!

[Grumpy]

So how do you determine how good the stuff is. You put it in your tank and your motor runs fine. You don't put it in your tank and your motor runs fine.

Yeah, I use it too, but have no idea if it's worth the money or not. Never had any gas problems before I started using it and don't have any gas problems when I do use it.