JB4310
Super Member
I'm not much on starting fluid anymore. I have read too many bad things about starting fluid. I am kind of disappointed in the Stabil thing. This stuff was mixed to last a year and after 8 months it obviously failed. May not seem like a big deal to some but it's pretty serious business to me. Last power outage in February it was pitch dark in a ice storm with no heat and no water. Single digit wind chill. The generator just has to start in these conditions. And not with me playing with a spray bottle of gas with a flashlight. That's not an option.
I know there is lot of naysayers regarding starting fluid, but I've been using sparingly for 30+ years in small engines. Not real good for a diesel especially in high doses
I agree stabil is definitely no miracle formula, I've been using it faithfully, but it's just another arrow in the quiver.
I've learned a little from this thread myself, I never knew about the benefits of the non ethanol fuel or the new blue/green stabil product.
As far as needing to fiddle a little with the generator in an emergency outage situation, at least you know what to do now!
JB