Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Used the fuel additive Stabil in my 70's Ariens over the summer and it started on the first pull after I remembered to reconnect the spark plug.  Seems to always start and run a lot better with it.   Lawnmower seems to do better with it as well.

Since it seems to be a good thing for the engines, would exceeding the measured amount called for in the instructions be beneficial?

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Not likely.  Using more than specified would be a waste of the product.  By the way, have you ever heard of Seafoam?  It's not only a fuel stabilizer, it also does wonders for cleaning carbs and carbon from engines.  I use it religiously.  It's particularly good for cleaning two stroke engines.  If you decide to try Seafoam, it's available at NAPA outlets.

the label states that if u double it it will last 2yrs. do not know if that would affect the engine in any way.