Engine running rough.... Here we go again !

[robmac]

They continue to sell the red Sta-Bil and it is causing havoc with fuel syswtems everywhere. It sounds as if you've got some water in the tank which of course settles at the bottom. Before again trying to syphon it all out again I would dump a full 8 oz bottle of Startron into the tank and letting it run to try and clear it up. Not alot of options short of draining it all out,and then what to do with the tainted fuel. PM me BD if you need a hand.

[AC2717]

Sta-bil makes a product for ethanol gas now, i use it for my jetski, works great from what I can tell

[Irrigation Guy]

Originally Posted by AC2717

Sta-bil makes a product for ethanol gas now, i use it for my jetski, works great from what I can tell

This is true. The following is copied from their website.

Stabil Fuel Stabilizer(the red stuff)

STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer is America’s top selling fuel stabilizer. Stored fuel can go bad in as little as 30-60 days causing gum, varnish and corrosion to build up in the fuel lines and engine. STA-BIL is recommended to be used AT EVERY FILL UP in all vehicles and equipment to protect against corrosion caused by today’s Ethanol-blended fuels.

Marine Formula STA-BIL Ethanol Treatment & Performance Improver (Blue stuff)

Marine Formula STA-BIL Ethanol Treatment & Performance Improver contains DOUBLE the corrosion preventers and more than FOUR TIMES the fuel system cleaner than in Regular STA-BIL to prevent against corrosion and deposit build up in Marine Engines. Use AT EVERY FILL UP to protect your boat or other marine equipment from the damaging effects of Ethanol in the marine environment.

Hope this helps about the misconceptions of the Red stuff.