There comes a time in every fuels life when it needs to be stored for some period of time. Whether that period is a few weeks, or a few years, some sort of additive for gasoline storage should be considered to keep the fuel fresh for its next use. 1. STA-BIL Storage There’s always a …
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Did you know that the small engine in your generator, mini-bike, go-kart or whatever other contraption you have, is actually likely a flat-tappet design? This applies to Predator, Tillotson, Honda, and many other small engines. Old school muscle car heads will know what flat tappets are. Just in case you aren’t aware though, flat tappet …
To understand the nominal shelf life of fuel stabilizers, first you need to understand how gasoline can degrade. Gasoline is a combination of a few different chemicals, and when these components are exposed to oxygen this starts the process of oxidation. One of the main culprits (and why gasoline is so susceptible to varnishing) is …
What is the one thing that it seems that most of us just simply don’t remember to do EVERY single time we store our generators? If you’re anywhere near as absent-minded as myself, the answer is forgetting to treat the fuel in your home generator, the one essential tool that can keep your lights on …
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