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Old 11-10-2020, 12:08 AM
Bigshrimpin Bigshrimpin is offline
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I rest easier knowing I have 110 gallons of fuel (onsite) for my generator(s) during these winter power outages In the last 5 years we've had a few that lasted 2 - 3 days. Some areas were almost a week without power.
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Old 11-10-2020, 09:33 AM
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I make our last trip on the water in late August'and fill up the tank at that time. dependent on the fishing I may make several fill ups. What ever is left in the tank on September is what i leave in it for the winter.I dont top it off.
I buy all my fuel at the town marina and it's mid grade (89 octane) and is ethanol free.and treated with Valve-Tech. marine additive. I've never had any problems.
I have it winterized and shrink wrapped in September. and it sits there untill spring(late April to mid May) when we start the year over again.10 years now and no fuel issues.
not sure if this serves any purpose but I run 2 fuel -& water filters/ seperaters and change them mid year.
Im not a gambling man but I doubt that future prices for gasoline will remain as low as they are now.
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Old 11-10-2020, 06:13 PM
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Given the latest, I'm filling up with nonE at $3 something/gal and StaBil
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Old 11-10-2020, 08:58 PM
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Good call!
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Old 11-11-2020, 12:35 AM
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Given the latest, I'm filling up with nonE at $3 something/gal and StaBil
Safe bet it could be $5.00 gallon come spring !!
Other option would be solar and wind fuel...
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Old 11-12-2020, 08:00 AM
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My dually has a 100 gallon pony tank, it will be filled as well before the increase....The idea of buying bio diesel at twice the price per gallon is not pleasing
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Old 11-14-2020, 08:33 PM
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Add stabilizer with last tank in late September - pull the boat in November with maybe 10 gallons left - pump remaining gas in to my Jeep. Easier on the trailer and I don't want old fuel in the tank all winter.
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Old 12-14-2020, 08:44 PM
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I drain it dry every year, except last year. It's a pain to do, but it works for me. I generally use it in the snowblower.


The engine fuel system was dry all winter, but the tank was full. I got a half a gallon of water out of it when I pumped it this spring.



One year I got a gallon of water from an Irving gas station for the first day of vacation. That's no fun at the boat ramp.
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Old 12-19-2020, 05:01 PM
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Seems to work either way......longer time being stored, I figure favors draining .
Same here - I run stabil all year round, so run low and drain most fuel, then refill in spring .
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