Fuel Stabilizer Types - Suggestions for JD ZTR, X330?

[rmonio]

I’m questioning whether I should add Fuel stabiizer to my ZTR and X330. Right now I store them in my pole barn - batteries and fuel still in them - for the winter. Thoughts? Should I add Stabilizer and use battery tenders? I do turn them over (as well as my B) weekly.

Thanks!

 

[oldnslo]

I have good luck using stabil on stored equipment. If starting you need to run them long enough to get good and warmed up to help remove any condensation build up in the oil. I disconnect the battery and charge once a month on vehicle like motorcycle that will not be used during the winter.

 

[Spindifferent]

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[dodge man]

I always use Stabil in my small engines. I think it’s more important to use ethanol free gas for longer storage. If I keep the tanks full with Stabil treated ethanol free fuel I’ve never had a problem. My second choice is to run them dry.

 

[JJT]

Marine Stabil for me in all my gas engines in storage, make sure the fuel tank is full.

I wouldn't bother to turn them over biweekly.

I don't use a battery tender. A neighbor lost his garage to a fire started by a battery charger, fortunately it was a detached garage.

 

[beenthere]

I don't have a problem when using ethanol-free gas just parking them all for the winter in a non-heated shed. Most, in my opinion, are just a "feel good" expense.

 

[tomplum]

Fuel stabilizers do help and there is also truth to statement that non ethanol fuel stores better. The very best thing to be done is what you are doing. The most sure fire way to keep the fuel from oxidizing and deteriorating in the carburetor is to replace it. By running the engine, you are cycling fuel which is not oxidized through the carb. Remember that the carb bowl is vented. Also it is a relatively small amount of fuel, with a higher ratio of surface which is exposed to the atmosphere. A larger volume of fuel deteriorates much slower. Couple that with your tank vent being quite small and in the airbox, it lasts much longer. Another plus is you've replenished the charge in the battery and recycled the lubrication around the engine.

 

[WinterDeere]

I’m questioning whether I should add Fuel stabiizer to my ZTR and X330. Right now I store them in my pole barn - batteries and fuel still in them - for the winter. Thoughts? Should I add Stabilizer and use battery tenders? I do turn them over (as well as my B) weekly.

Thanks!

I do, most years. Never had a problem either way, but I figure it's probably better with than without, and it's not like the $12 bottle that treats 128 gallons is going to break the bank for the little I use each year.

I usually try to start adding it to my 5 gallon cans, prior to the final mowing or two of the season. Gets run thru my mower, walk-behind leaf blower, etc. I don't bother with it in-season.

My storage is similar to yours, unheated shed with a concrete floor. Dry, but drafty, which means everything gets soaked with condensation the first warm days in spring.

 

[rmonio]

I do, most years. Never had a problem either way, but I figure it's probably better with than without, and it's not like the $12 bottle that treats 128 gallons is going to break the bank for the little I use each year.

I usually try to start adding it to my 5 gallon cans, prior to the final mowing or two of the season. Gets run thru my mower, walk-behind leaf blower, etc. I don't bother with it in-season.

My storage is similar to yours, unheated shed with a concrete floor. Dry, but drafty, which means everything gets soaked with condensation the first warm days in spring.

Sounds very similar here. I’ve never had issues in the past using Diesel and Gasoline treatments…. And I believe by running the engines that it helps everything stay consistent. I just figured that I’d check with some of the other folks here on whether this is still a good practice.

The good news is that it is. Thanks and Merry Christmas, all!