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skydog 05-14-2011 09:07 AM

fuel additive
 
Hey guys and real good stuff to use? To maybe help clean the cards and take anywater out of tanks?
Thank u Skydog

Griff 05-15-2011 11:57 AM

Sea Foam.

rgrgoog 05-15-2011 03:55 PM

I have used sea foam as well but I use startron with every tank.
http://mystarbrite.com/startron//con...1/120/lang,en/

skydog 05-16-2011 11:33 AM


Originally Posted by rgrgoog (Post 3403690)
I have used sea foam as well but I use startron with every tank.
http://mystarbrite.com/startron//con...1/120/lang,en/

Man that Sartron looks like the key!! Got a case coming.:evilb:

Thank you Skydog

sleev-les 05-16-2011 12:07 PM

I use Stabil in every tank. The darker mix, not the bright red. Sounds like I may have to try out some Sartron and see how it does....

skydog 05-16-2011 01:01 PM


Originally Posted by sleev-les (Post 3404326)
I use Stabil in every tank. The darker mix, not the bright red. Sounds like I may have to try out some Sartron and see how it does....

For sure buddy sounds like all the big names are running the stuff!!!:evilb:

minxguy 05-16-2011 02:28 PM

Used Spectro Fuel Conditioner last fall for lay up.

Last week had the engine running in less tha 5 seconds of cranking.

I am very happy.

Ken

Pismo10 05-16-2011 06:49 PM

I like startrons 1oz treats 16 gal, vs 2.5 for stabil and 1 for seafoam. I am sure it is priced accordingly but it is easier.

Wet-N-Wild 05-17-2011 12:02 AM

Over the winter when I stored the boat I used Stabil, but I use Lucas fuel additive in every tank of fuel.

Eliminator28 05-17-2011 02:37 PM

What about dumb ass's like me that didn't put anything in the tanks when I stashed it in October... Forgot:lolhit:, and recently realized I have about 70 gallons sitting in the tanks..

Any sugggestions on what to add to it.. Or should I dump it :eek:

Sorry for the thread jack Skydog :drink:

rgrgoog 05-17-2011 04:42 PM


Originally Posted by Eliminator28 (Post 3405563)
What about dumb ass's like me that didn't put anything in the tanks when I stashed it in October... Forgot:lolhit:, and recently realized I have about 70 gallons sitting in the tanks..

Any sugggestions on what to add to it.. Or should I dump it :eek:

Sorry for the thread jack Skydog :drink:

Have you tried to run it yet? If it were me I would add some startron and run it some before I pumped the tanks.

skydog 05-17-2011 05:31 PM


Originally Posted by rgrgoog (Post 3405656)
Have you tried to run it yet? If it were me I would add some startron and run it some before I pumped the tanks.

hahah all good buddy!! :) :) Is your motor stock? Is it blowen? If she is stock and not packing her full will a power adder. Sartron and roll for sure. Just dont show the motor alot of load. Load is what will cause deto and that is not good.

Skydog:evilb: P.S. Or if you are blowen stay out of boost and you will be fine.

rgrgoog 05-17-2011 07:17 PM


Originally Posted by skydog (Post 3405692)
hahah all good buddy!! :) :) Is your motor stock? Is it blowen? If she is stock and not packing her full will a power adder. Sartron and roll for sure. Just dont show the motor alot of load. Load is what will cause deto and that is not good.

Skydog:evilb: P.S. Or if you are blowen stay out of boost and you will be fine.

Sky dog is right. I would think you would be able to tell with just idling the engines (running them). If you had water they would have a hard time staying at idle (either rough idle or need higher rpms just to keep the motor running and not stalling out).

Pismo10 05-17-2011 07:24 PM


Originally Posted by Eliminator28 (Post 3405563)
What about dumb ass's like me that didn't put anything in the tanks when I stashed it in October... Forgot:lolhit:, and recently realized I have about 70 gallons sitting in the tanks..

Any sugggestions on what to add to it.. Or should I dump it :eek:

Sorry for the thread jack Skydog :drink:

It will be fine...Startron would help tho..

OldSchool 05-17-2011 07:31 PM

http://www.valvtect.com/ethanol.asp

I've used the Valvtect (green bottle) additive for the last 4 seasons and have been trouble-free in all of my boats. I'm knocking on wood as I type this... :D

Eliminator28 05-17-2011 11:19 PM


Originally Posted by rgrgoog (Post 3405656)
Have you tried to run it yet? If it were me I would add some startron and run it some before I pumped the tanks.

Not yet.. I'm thinking I'm gonna drain some out and look at it to start with. Then add some new 91 to what's left.. I'll have to look around for that Startron stuff, haven't seen it out here..

Eliminator28 05-17-2011 11:26 PM


Originally Posted by skydog (Post 3405692)
hahah all good buddy!! :) :) Is your motor stock? Is it blowen? If she is stock and not packing her full will a power adder. Sartron and roll for sure. Just dont show the motor alot of load. Load is what will cause deto and that is not good.

Skydog:evilb: P.S. Or if you are blowen stay out of boost and you will be fine.

N/A 509. Comp is only 9 to 1, quench is tight, and I didn't hear any detonation on the dyno on 89 ... Just putting it in the Boat now. I just don't want to start out on the wrong foot with crappy fuel.. Jack my weekend all up :eek:

Griff 05-18-2011 01:35 AM


Originally Posted by Eliminator28 (Post 3405563)
What about dumb ass's like me that didn't put anything in the tanks when I stashed it in October... Forgot:lolhit:, and recently realized I have about 70 gallons sitting in the tanks..

Any sugggestions on what to add to it.. Or should I dump it :eek:

Sorry for the thread jack Skydog :drink:

Just add some seafoam and run it. It will be fine.

Wet-N-Wild 05-18-2011 01:52 AM


Originally Posted by Eliminator28 (Post 3406070)
Not yet.. I'm thinking I'm gonna drain some out and look at it to start with. Then add some new 91 to what's left.. I'll have to look around for that Startron stuff, haven't seen it out here..

I would add one of these additives that everybody is talking about and top it off with 91

rgrgoog 05-18-2011 06:26 AM


Originally Posted by Eliminator28 (Post 3406070)
Not yet.. I'm thinking I'm gonna drain some out and look at it to start with. Then add some new 91 to what's left.. I'll have to look around for that Startron stuff, haven't seen it out here..

Walmart carries it in the sporting goods/fishing/boating isle

36Tango 05-18-2011 07:17 AM


Originally Posted by Griff (Post 3403543)
Sea Foam.

Sea Foam is the chit!

sleev-les 05-18-2011 07:27 AM

Looks like West Marine carries the Star Tron.. I'm going to go pick some up this week, before we go out this weekend.

skydog 05-18-2011 07:57 AM

Startron.....fill up.... Run her u will be fine buddy!!!! Done this many times with no Sartron !!!

CigDaze 05-18-2011 08:03 AM


Originally Posted by OldSchool (Post 3405802)
http://www.valvtect.com/ethanol.asp

I've used the Valvtect (green bottle) additive for the last 4 seasons and have been trouble-free in all of my boats. I'm knocking on wood as I type this... :D

Same here. I've been swearing by that stuff for years.


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