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

I don't know if you guys use this stuff but I think it's the best fuel treatment out there ( PRI)

Here is a link you can check it out.

I treat all my fuel with this stuff

http://www.priproducts.com/fuel_storage_consumer.cfm

You shold have done a search on the topic, Pri-G for gas and  Pri-D for diesel have been discussed a number of times. Most comments have beenpositive howeverthere was some discussion after someone looked up the WHIMIS MSDS sheet and interpretted it to mean there was nothing in the product that would actually make a difference. Discussion ensued with anecdotal evidence basically saying "it worked for me".

Personally I used it every so often and at the beginning and end of the season, but not on every tank.

As an aside I had a L&G person say the best way to put an engine into long term storage was to drain the tank, run it dry. wait a while and then try to run it dry again. Essentially you are trying to empty out the entire fuel system.

I tend to wonder why manufacturers don't put a fuel drain system in to engine/fuel tank

nibbler wrote:

That is the best way, drain the tank . I just undo the hose from the tank and let it drain,works for me.

I use the  pri  in fuel storage for the lawn mower and snowblower. I fid it keeps it fresh while it sits in the garage.

I also use it to treat 160.00 of marine fuel ( boat fuel ) during the summer months when the boat is not being used every week.

Looks like some are saying it's not all it's cracked up to be?

All the dealers up in my area reccomend Star Tron hands down. Many don't sell it but they say it's the best thing you can use. I put it in the gas and supposedly that's it. I'm not sure if at the end of the snow season how I'm supposed to store my unit but I'm sure it's in the manual.

The StarTron is expensive tho.

Steve_Cebu wrote:

Hi Steve ,

Star-tron is good stuff very big in the marine industry.

Drain the fuel out of your machine  at the end of season,just to play it safe.

 Leave the tank bone dry.. Very easy to do . carb dry tank dry you can't go wrong.

njal wrote:

No comments about Star-tron. However draining everything is very good advice. Drain the fuel tank and run the engine until the it stops. Change the oil, give it a good inspection, tighten loose fasteners, adjust belts, lube where necessary and put it away.

njal wrote:

Sounds like a plan, I hope the Toro is easy to drain.

Steve_Cebu wrote:

steve I found  the video of your toro,very nice.
Looks very powerful.
What state are you in ? The property looks awesome.

Very easy to drain,it's the best way. Just pull the fuel line from the tank

and let it drain back into your fuel container. I keep everything bone dry when not in use.

This new fuel stinks!

borat wrote:

Did you have a bad experience with the star-tron?
I kind of did but didn't want to post it.
I think it was just the age of my fuel tank in my boat.
I used it and fouled a carb. But my tank is 25 years old
so I think I loosened all the algae and other crude in the tank.
Just to much crud for the star-tron to emulsify.
I know others who have used it and no problems at all.

njal wrote:

You mean the pics I posted? I haven't had time to post a video yet. We were hoping for some serious snow and take some more videos to put up on YouTube. Thanks, our place is nice but we have to rebuild all the rock walls this summer. I was trimming branches outside in 10 degree weather yesterday. Lot of work to do. I'm in New Hampshire, we have an Apple Orchard across the street from us. I have a pic of the Orchard. I'd hate to have to snowblow his place. He has tractors to do the work tho.

I agree about the ethanol in the gas, horrible stuff but it's mandatory in our state. I'll remember to drain everything in the summer. The dealer says to just fill it to the limit but I think draining would be better.

No snow in the pics but it's nice country up here.

njal wrote:

steve awesome pictures.
years ago when I was a lot younger" back in the 80's"
I had friends who had a winter house in N.H  we would go up there and ski
  the white mountains .Snow Like I never saw in nj .
There house was not far from where they filmed that movie golden pond.
It sure is nice county up your way..
Well no snow here I may have to pack up the honda and come up your way
and just knock on doors and see if people will let me do there drive ways!
Free of course!! haha!!!
Take care of that new machine you just bought,you should see a good 15 years out of that puppy!
WD-40 is your snow machines best friend this time of the year..

njal wrote:

Thanks, it's nice up here but rarely hot. I don't ski but they say it's good skiing up North. Golden Pond was filmed up near Moultonborough. My wife likes to go up there to Castle in the Clouds, great views of a lot of New Hampshire. That's about an hour north of me.

Surprisingly we have had very little snow this year compared to last. Most people up here would let you do their driveways for free. lol

Funny thing is the dealer I bought from says Pam cooking spray is better than WD-40. I used WD-40 when I was a machinist. Basically it's fish oil. The Pam seems to make the snow stick more, not less, but my machine is stored in the garage and that is always cold.

Steve looks like I am going to get to use my new honda for the first time!!

 There talking 12" here. The last storm missed me by  20 miles. :(

 we got 1/2 " but 20 miles south got a foot and a half!

I cant wait to  try this puppy out!.