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gusc
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 5:55 pm: | |
In a previous string there was a recommendation to use "Sea-foam" in my Onan gas tand full of stale gas to make it run better.
I asked what it is and where to find it but no answer, anyone know?
Thanks |
jimh
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 6:42 pm: | |
most auto part stores or if not try a marina. |
TWODOGS (Twodogs)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 7:27 pm: | |
drain the old gas...sea foam or that red stuff...can't remember the name |
john w. roan (Chessie4905)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 10:08 pm: | |
I beleive NAPA sells it under their boat items in their parts and accessories catalog.Our localNAPA store sells it. |
gusc
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 10:35 pm: | |
Thanks to all.
2D,
I thought I was supposed to add it to the old gas??
Why use it after the gas is drained? |
Jay Gerlick
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 11:05 pm: | |
Hi Gus,
Jay here, I'm the one that suggested the "Sea-Foam". If you Drain the old gas use the recommended amount. If you leave the old gas in double the amount. This is not in any directions you'll find just my previous experience.
Yes NAPA has it at least in the Chicago area, I don't know where you call home. It is kind of pricey, $7.00 a pint but has always worked miricles for me. Yes I said miricles.
Good luck,
Jay Gerlick |
TWODOGS (Twodogs)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 11:57 pm: | |
it's to keep good gas from getting old....bad gas is BAD gas...get rid of it....not trying to start an arguement..that red stuff...is STA-BIL |
Macgyver (91flyer)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 1:38 am: | |
The "Red Stuff" is Marvel Mystery Oil.
-Mac |
FAST FRED
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 5:45 am: | |
"The "Red Stuff" is Marvel Mystery Oil."
And Mystery Marvel oil is #1diesel with red die and oil of wintergreen to cover the diesel smell, according to a pal who is a chemist at Mobil.
FAST FRED |
Jay Gerlick
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 8:48 am: | |
Two Dogs you are always trying to start a argument! Sea-foam is light green, and works! Tried Marvel's mystery oil and was not impressed. If you haven't ever tried sea-foam try it next spring in your mower , wheater you drained the gas and used "sta-bil' or not. Cleans out all that old crap and it will run better, really! |
niles steckbauer (Niles500)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 2:32 pm: | |
Summer must be over - FF is back |
john w. roan (Chessie4905)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 4:55 pm: | |
NAPA Part Number is SF-16. Didn,t ask for price |
gusc
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 01, 2005 - 4:09 pm: | |
Jay,
I'll try my auto store for Sea Foam. What is it designed for, is it to stabilize gas or make engines run better? My gen tank is 24 gal and full, how much SF will I need?
I always used MMO for valves and rings, not gas. Always worked great for me, especially for airplane engines.
Sta-Bil is ok but not great. If one uses a bit too much it will never ignite, learned the hard way. |