03-04-2023, 06:02 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010
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STP octane booster
Never tried this stuff before, but I just took the SS out for a spin today since the temps here in OH were in the 40s. It's been in the garage all winter, so as usual, it was running like crap. As usual, I didn't think of putting stabilizer in the tank before winter, haha. It was at about 1/4 tank of gas, and I didn't want to fill 'er up since I know I won't be driving it much for a while yet.
So, figured I'd try the booster. I'm guessing it probably doesn't do much, but it said "made with jet fuel", so I just had to try it I also put about 4 gallons of fresh 93 in. She's happy now! When I first fired her up, I was getting 'service stabilitrak" messages, and if I tried to accelerate fast, the engine would stutter, and exhaust would crackle and pop. Car was NOT happy. Then again, it's tuned for 93. All is well now, and a quick trip on the highway confirms the engine is back to its usual NASCAR-sounding self As for next winter, if I add some stabilizer to the tank when I put the car away, would that help avoid these issues? I try to leave just a little gas in the tank before storing (like 1/4 tank or less). Figure there's no point in filling up and just parking it for several months.
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03-04-2023, 06:45 PM | #2 |
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Fill it up and add sta-bil for the winter. Filling it will prevent condensation from forming.
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03-04-2023, 07:58 PM | #3 |
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Yep you want a full tank.
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03-04-2023, 08:39 PM | #4 |
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This and I like the sta-bil 360 if it's parked for a bit.
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03-06-2023, 09:35 AM | #5 |
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This for sure!! And some Sta-bil for long periods of storage. The alcohol content in today's fuel attracts/invites condensation in the tank if not filled up.
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03-06-2023, 04:41 PM | #6 |
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Fill is as full as you can, less air equals less moisture. Why *not* fill it, you think gas will be cheaper next spring? Consider it an investment
Jet fuel claim is fun marketing but jet fuel in your car would not go well for you. About on par with trying diesel or kerosene. |
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