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Old Aug 17, 2022 | 02:37 PM
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I drive an IS 500 very seldom at the moment, about 4 miles a week.
I have E10 premium gasoline (10% Ethanol) and about 90 miles of gasoline left, so about 1/3 my tank.

My question is, can I safely add fuel stabilizer to my car?
Should I do it at all, or will it not make a difference?

I was looking at the brand "STA-BIL"
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Old Aug 17, 2022 | 03:45 PM
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Yes it's safe to use. How long ago did you fill up? If your tank is lasting longer than 3 months or so then I'd fill up and use Stabil.
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Old Aug 17, 2022 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by footballpl
Yes it's safe to use. How long ago did you fill up? If your tank is lasting longer than 3 months or so then I'd fill up and use Stabil.
1.5 months ago
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Old Aug 17, 2022 | 04:34 PM
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A near empty fuel tank provides a larger area for condensation to build up. Sta-Bil is good but not necessary unless you’re storing the vehicle for a long time…months. SeaFoam is a worth while additive as well.
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