Mixing gas additives ?

Hillcountry · 09-28-2016, 08:08 PM

So, being a big fan of Startron and always filling the toon with Valvetect, do I need to add anything to my tank for storage or is the Valvetect adequate?
This is new territory for me as I haven't had a boat for over 30 years...
I suppose dumping a bottle of Startron in wouldn't hurt...

SAB1 · 09-29-2016, 04:53 AM

Startron also is a stabilizer. I thrown in the recommended amount for offseason storage as described on the label when I fill up for the last time and let it run to get it thru carbs.

SAMIAM · 09-29-2016, 07:42 AM

I don't use stabilizer during the season....only when I put everything away.
I add Startron to the jet ski's and run them for a few minutes before storage.
Don't do any other maintenance other than hooking up trickle chargers because they are stored in a heated garage.
I try to run the gas down in the fall so I can start with a fresh tank in the spring.
'So far,it's worked well.

robmac · 09-29-2016, 08:11 AM

I use star tron in every tank of fuel and also gas for sleds race car and yard eqiupment and never an issue.

DesertDweller · 09-29-2016, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Hillcountry

So, being a big fan of Startron and always filling the toon with Valvetect, do I need to add anything to my tank for storage or is the Valvetect adequate?
This is new territory for me as I haven't had a boat for over 30 years...
I suppose dumping a bottle of Startron in wouldn't hurt...

The ValvTect website says their gas is good for a year. I have a Yamaha outboard and still put their conditioner/stabilizing when I add gas. Probably not necessary but for a few extra bucks it makes me feel better.

Hillcountry · 09-29-2016, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertDweller

The ValvTect website says their gas is good for a year. I have a Yamaha outboard and still put their conditioner/stabilizing when I add gas. Probably not necessary but for a few extra bucks it makes me feel better.

I have a Yamaha 150 too...I will add some Startron after the last outing on Columbus Day. Between that and the Valvetect it should be fine til Spring.

Rangervx · 10-13-2016, 06:45 AM

30+ years exp with engines...not a problem

VitaBene · 10-14-2016, 03:18 AM

Ambrose Cove adds Startron, but I still add Stabil. Never had a problem.

09-28-2016, 08:08 PM	#1
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,420 Thanks: 1,677 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	So, being a big fan of Startron and always filling the toon with Valvetect, do I need to add anything to my tank for storage or is the Valvetect adequate? This is new territory for me as I haven't had a boat for over 30 years... I suppose dumping a bottle of Startron in wouldn't hurt...

09-29-2016, 04:53 AM	#2
SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 193 Thanked 335 Times in 243 Posts	Startron also is a stabilizer. I thrown in the recommended amount for offseason storage as described on the label when I fill up for the last time and let it run to get it thru carbs.

09-29-2016, 07:42 AM	#3
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,924 Thanks: 350 Thanked 1,693 Times in 595 Posts	I don't use stabilizer during the season....only when I put everything away. I add Startron to the jet ski's and run them for a few minutes before storage. Don't do any other maintenance other than hooking up trickle chargers because they are stored in a heated garage. I try to run the gas down in the fall so I can start with a fresh tank in the spring. 'So far,it's worked well.

09-29-2016, 08:11 AM	#4
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	I use star tron in every tank of fuel and also gas for sleds race car and yard eqiupment and never an issue.

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10-13-2016, 06:45 AM	#7
Rangervx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: VIRGINIA / WINTER HARBOR Posts: 82 Thanks: 28 Thanked 28 Times in 15 Posts	30+ years exp with engines...not a problem

10-14-2016, 03:18 AM	#8
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,614 Thanks: 1,666 Thanked 1,650 Times in 853 Posts	Ambrose Cove adds Startron, but I still add Stabil. Never had a problem.