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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 07:14 AM
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I understand that some of us drive our cars either everyday or few days a week and so on.. My car sits sometimes for a couple days in a row and was wondering if that Stable additive is good for the car or is Stable for cars that get stored for winters etc.. I almost bought some the other day but wanted to know if i should use this and wanted some opinions..thanks

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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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Hasn't anyone used this product before?
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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What is Stable additives?
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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Sorry T, never seen or heard of of it before. What's it's purpose and do you add to the fuel tank or to engine oil?
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stable additives are to be used for cars that stand for extended periods of time in order to stabilize the fuel. If you car is onlyu standing for a couple of day you dont need it. BUt if you plan on storing your car for months at a time than you need it.
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It is for the gas to stabilize it, otherwise, it loses something, I do not know what. Similar to what they use for lawn mowers, storing them for winter. With the stabilizer, you can leave the gas and when cutting season begins, it is still one click. Otherwise, you have to dump the gas and get fresh one.
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 09:58 AM
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Not Sure dude... Dont know anything about it... !

Well.. if you were so concerned.. then Drive the Car till the Tank is Empty and park the car.. that way even if the feul is not stable.. its only a small amount.. dont think will cause a problem !
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Did you mean Sta-bil? Either case I highly recommend putting any brand fuel stabilizer. Gas can stratifies after a couple of month.
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