"Gary Woods" wrote in message
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"Noodle Doo" (spam) wrote:

What is fuel stabilizer?? is the petrol in the uk so unstable that we
need
tame it??

It's basically a preservative that prevents gasoline erm.... petrol from
gelling and gumming up the works in storage. You add the recommended
dose,
then run the engine for a few minutes to make sure the carb and fuel
system
contain the mix, then top off the tank to avoid condensation. The common
U.S. brand is "Sta-Bil;" can't obviously be of much help for you across
the
pond.
Works fine; my ancient rear-tine rotivator generally starts on the first
or
second pull in the spring.
I think storing the machine with the tank completely full is the biggest
thing.

Just top up the tank, turn off the fuel and run the carb dry.
Lot cheaper.
But all in all it's best to drain the tank and bung the fuel in your car.
Then you can get fresh fuel for the new season.

Slatts