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Sta-bil is safe? O2's, injectors, CAT's etc?

Old Jan 18, 2015 | 06:51 PM
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Sta-bil is safe? O2's, injectors, CAT's etc?

For storing a truck for a while, with some old 92 octane in the tank, are additives like Sta-bil safe for Oxygen sensors, injectors, and catalytic converters?
Based on their web site it is supposedly ok, just wanting to hear some experiences...

The idea of preventing water problems is appealing but with relatively new CAT's and o2 sensors I'm not to keen on ruining parts... (especially not wanting to cut the cats out of my S.S. Magnaflow exhaust!)

What additives are considered safe? any good proven results without mal-affects?

I use the red Sta-bil in my mower / pressure washer, and I have used marine stabil (blue formula) in my 2 cycle outboard engine on my 20yr old fishing boat. (has an additive for ethanol) and have some of both on hand.... Just didn't want to poor it in the tank without verification......

Thanks for any insight..
 

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Old Jan 18, 2015 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Weldingrod
For storing a truck for a while, with some old 92 octane in the tank, are additives like Sta-bil safe for Oxygen sensors, injectors, and catalytic converters?
Based on their web site it is supposedly ok, just wanting to hear some experiences...

The idea of preventing water problems is appealing but with relatively new CAT's and o2 sensors I'm not to keen on ruining parts... (especially not wanting to cut the cats out of my S.S. Magnaflow exhaust!)

What additives are considered safe? any good proven results without mal-affects?

I use the red Sta-bil in my mower / pressure washer, and I have used marine stabil (blue formula) in my 2 cycle outboard engine on my 20yr old fishing boat. (has an additive for ethanol) and have some of both on hand.... Just didn't want to poor it in the tank without verification......

Thanks for any insight..
Sure.

Just don't think you should store it with old fuel.

https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...ghlight=stabil

https://www.f150online.com/forums/v8...ml#post4253100

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Old Jan 18, 2015 | 07:30 PM
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Yes, it's safe. Use the marine stuff if your fuel has ethanol.
 
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