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gshase 06-05-2013 01:40 PM
Sta-Bil Fuel Stabilizer Shelf Life
 
I have some unopened Sta-Bil Fuel Stabilizer that must be 5 years old. Would this have a shelf life?

70SATMan 06-05-2013 01:49 PM
There's a product that you can add to it so that it lasts longer.



Wait a minute,,,,,,,,,

GH85Carrera 06-05-2013 01:56 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by gshase (Post 7482856)
I have some unopened Sta-Bil Fuel Stabilizer that must be 5 years old. Would this have a shelf life?
I have a can of it. Yep a metal can. I got it out of my dad's garage. It is like having a can of oil, not something just everyone has. I have no idea if it is any good.

Hugh R 06-05-2013 02:01 PM
Michael,

Good one!

As an aside, I added it to a gallon of gas six months ago and tried to run it in my new ECHO weedwacker, didn't run worth a crap. I guess the ECHO likes fresh gas being a two stroke. The stabil I put in the gas can for the Honda four stroke generator seems to run fine after six months.

gtc 06-05-2013 02:03 PM
http://www.goldeagle.com/brands/stabil/faq.aspx#3

Quote:
Q: What is the shelf life of STA-BILŪ Fuel Stabilizer?
A: The shelf life of all STA-BILŪ brand products is 2 years after the bottle has been opened, provided it has been tightly capped and stored in a cool, dry place. If the product has not yet been opened, you should use the color of the fluid as an indicator. If the product is still bright red, it is fine to use. If the product has turned to av ery dark red (or brown) color, we recommend purchasing a new bottle. It will not harm anything if you use an old bottle of STA-BILŪ brand, it just may not be as effective.

gshase 06-05-2013 03:40 PM
I also have a 1 gallon can of Coleman fuel unopened, This was my dad's and he said it was from 1974 ?????????? So I need to find some STA-BILŪ Fuel Stabilizer Stabilizer?

RWebb 06-05-2013 04:40 PM
Coleman fuel needs to be fresh esp. for use in the cold - commonly, mountaineers will buy fresh every season


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