fuel stabilizer

oldgringo · 03-17-2014, 06:59 PM

I''m unable to find a fuel stabilizer here in Ecuador, my moto will be sitting a few months so I stopped by the Bajaj dealer today and asked the mechanic what to do. He told me that they don't use it here and suggested that I use WD-40. He says I would have to use a whole can of WD-40, slosh it around in the tank and run it through the carburetor, according to him, there will be no varnish buildup. Well, I'm not sure if I believe this or not, what do you guys think?

FastDoc · 03-17-2014, 10:28 PM

Can you get Marvel Mystery Oil?

pete · 03-18-2014, 12:32 AM

I'm just waiting for someone to invent a Rider stabilizer....
WooHoo no more falling off...

oldgringo · 03-18-2014, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Can you get Marvel Mystery Oil?

I don't think so Doc, I've seen several brand of gas treatment but that's it. I'll sort something out tomorrow, I don't think the WD-40 would harm the moto but have decided not to try it.

Weldangrind · 03-18-2014, 11:05 AM

WD-40 is excellent for the original purpose it was designed for: to displace water. If you're concerned about storing your moto in your specific climate, you could drain the tank and either pour some in liquid WD-40 and slosh it around or fog the interior of the tank with WD-40 spray. Either method will help to prevent corrosion.

I'd simply drain the carb, remove the bowl and dry it out. A little compressed air will speed up the process.

SpudRider · 03-18-2014, 02:24 PM

Personally, I wouldn't run WD40 through the carburetor.

As usual, I think Weld has offered excellent advice.

FLASHLIGHTBOY · 03-19-2014, 12:41 AM

Hello .. I was told that mixed fuel as used in a 2 stroke does not crap out... for short periods maybe for 6 months or more it might.. can you just get premium fuel down there??? or as WELDAND GRIND says... drain it all out.. carb & everything..

katoranger · 03-19-2014, 09:23 AM

With my lawn equipment I usually just run them out of gas before storage.

For the mixed gas I buy the no-ethanol premium found at a few stations around here. I run it in the mowers and tractor too. Cost about 50 cents more a gallon than regular, but I don't have carb or fuel line problems.

I think the best thing to do is to just drain the gas and empty the carb.

Weldangrind · 03-19-2014, 10:45 AM

I think that emptying the carb is preferred over just running the carb out of fuel, because the fuel below the jets will remain in the bowl.

katoranger · 03-19-2014, 03:11 PM

The stroke carbs do not have a bowl to drain. Leaf blower, trimmer etc. I do drain the bowls on the lawn mowers.

FastDoc · 03-19-2014, 10:04 PM

I find it interesting that a person can get alcohol free fuel in Kansas. Even out here in the Pacific Northwest, most fuel is contaminated with alcohol. Another option if a person cannot find fuel stabilizer, would be Aviation fuel. Aviation's fuel is very stable, and will never harm anything, even if left in for about a year.

katoranger · 03-21-2014, 09:15 AM

You have to look for it. The closest pump is 15 miles away, but I will get about 20 gallons at a time. We use it in all the small engines. The price is higher than premium.

There is more of these pumps than E85 pumps. My work vehicle is E85, but I cannot find a pump to fill it at.

Weldangrind · 03-21-2014, 11:59 AM

Not very many in your area: http://www.e85vehicles.com/e85-stations/e85-kansas.html

katoranger · 03-24-2014, 08:44 AM

There is a few, but none on my typical driving pattern. I can get it with I go down to Tulsa.

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03-18-2014, 11:05 AM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	WD-40 is excellent for the original purpose it was designed for: to displace water. If you're concerned about storing your moto in your specific climate, you could drain the tank and either pour some in liquid WD-40 and slosh it around or fog the interior of the tank with WD-40 spray. Either method will help to prevent corrosion. I'd simply drain the carb, remove the bowl and dry it out. A little compressed air will speed up the process. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-18-2014, 02:24 PM	#6
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Personally, I wouldn't run WD40 through the carburetor. As usual, I think Weld has offered excellent advice. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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03-19-2014, 12:41 AM	#7
FLASHLIGHTBOY Join Date: May 2009 Location: SASKATOON Posts: 1,161	fuel stabilzer Hello .. I was told that mixed fuel as used in a 2 stroke does not crap out... for short periods maybe for 6 months or more it might.. can you just get premium fuel down there??? or as WELDAND GRIND says... drain it all out.. carb & everything.. __________________ DEALER FOR ZSTAR & GIO PRODUCTS, TAOTAO ABIBABA ATV ETC
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03-19-2014, 09:23 AM	#8
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	With my lawn equipment I usually just run them out of gas before storage. For the mixed gas I buy the no-ethanol premium found at a few stations around here. I run it in the mowers and tractor too. Cost about 50 cents more a gallon than regular, but I don't have carb or fuel line problems. I think the best thing to do is to just drain the gas and empty the carb. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-19-2014, 10:45 AM	#9
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I think that emptying the carb is preferred over just running the carb out of fuel, because the fuel below the jets will remain in the bowl. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-19-2014, 03:11 PM	#10
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	The stroke carbs do not have a bowl to drain. Leaf blower, trimmer etc. I do drain the bowls on the lawn mowers. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-19-2014, 10:04 PM	#11
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I find it interesting that a person can get alcohol free fuel in Kansas. Even out here in the Pacific Northwest, most fuel is contaminated with alcohol. Another option if a person cannot find fuel stabilizer, would be Aviation fuel. Aviation's fuel is very stable, and will never harm anything, even if left in for about a year. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-21-2014, 09:15 AM	#12
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	You have to look for it. The closest pump is 15 miles away, but I will get about 20 gallons at a time. We use it in all the small engines. The price is higher than premium. There is more of these pumps than E85 pumps. My work vehicle is E85, but I cannot find a pump to fill it at. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-21-2014, 11:59 AM	#13
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Not very many in your area: http://www.e85vehicles.com/e85-stations/e85-kansas.html __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-24-2014, 08:44 AM	#14
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	There is a few, but none on my typical driving pattern. I can get it with I go down to Tulsa. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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