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 Running additives
#7170464
02/14/12 02:33 PM
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Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 436
Samarai
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Angler
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Is it common practice to run additives with every fill up of gas? In all my years of boating all I do is pump gas and go. I do go often though.
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Re: Running additives
[Re: Samarai]
#7170479
02/14/12 02:37 PM
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Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 3,833
Tommy Yetts
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Factories recommend every tank. With todays fuel it might be a good idea to use it at least every other tank of gas.
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Re: Running additives
[Re: Samarai]
#7170549
02/14/12 02:55 PM
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Joined: May 2003
Posts: 11,586
gary purdy
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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WE have got to start checking the ethanol percent guys before you put it in your boat. Guy just PMed me talking about finding out the stations are selling 15+ now. His Yamaha 225HPDI blew and fuel test showed 16 percent ethanol in it. This is in the Abiline area. I had a 250 PRO XB that had bad reeds. Replaced the reeds and when I went to test, it would`nt hold fuel pressure, 4 of the 6 injectors were stuck. Had them repaired and now the motor chunked a rod. I had the fuel tested and it showed 18 percent ethanol. Fuel was purchased close to Lake Ray Roberts.
The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything. Remember what He has done and remember that He is not done yet!-- GOD IS GOOD
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Re: Running additives
[Re: Samarai]
#7170621
02/14/12 03:15 PM
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 7,186
steve@S2Marine
TFF Celebrity
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we need an additive that ELIMINATES the ethanol out of fuel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
S2 Marine 714 S. Main Quitman, Tx. 75783 www.s2marine.coms2marinesales@gmail.com Blazer Boats, Excel Boats, Sun Chaser Pontoons, Thor boats, Legend Craft Boats
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Re: Running additives
[Re: Samarai]
#7170623
02/14/12 03:16 PM
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Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 549
817-Fireman
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
Joined: Mar 2011
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So what what additives do you use to combat this issue? Does Seafoam or Sta-bil prevent the above mentioned problems? Almost seems that an octane booster would be more beneficial than a fuel stabilizer, but he'll if I know.
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Re: Running additives
[Re: Samarai]
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02/14/12 05:33 PM
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Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 10,466
papamark
Mini Tractor
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Mini Tractor
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Seems to me if you can prove that you bought GAS that was over the 15% you could get the station to pay for the repairs or NEW Motor, as they advertise that its up to 15% and not more.
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Re: Running additives
[Re: steve@S2Marine]
#7171646
02/14/12 07:37 PM
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Posts: 48,345
OldFrog
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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we need an additive that ELIMINATES the ethanol out of fuel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yup, and if someone marketed one.....we know the corn lobby would have the EPA outlaw it.
Now, Donald...please pick John Bolton for your running mate.
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