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Adding fuel stabilizer?

I was sicker than the proverbial dog when we brought the coach down south for a extended stay at the pier and spaced-out adding to a now full tank. Can I just dump it in, or do I need to tear the moorings (inside & outside, big chore!) apart and take the coach out to slosh it around?  :headwall:
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
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Re: Adding fuel stabilizer?

Reply #1
That looks like (no first hand experience) like a  gasoline stabilizer???
Brett Wolfe
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Re: Adding fuel stabilizer?

Reply #2
Wrong pic........ :whistle:
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: Adding fuel stabilizer?

Reply #3
Adding it to the tank will give you good coverage for fuel in the tank, but not for the fuel in the lines, filters and engine.  Not sure I would start the engine just to circulate it though.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Adding fuel stabilizer?

Reply #4
Adding it to the tank will give you good coverage for fuel in the tank, but not for the fuel in the lines, filters and engine.  Not sure I would start the engine just to circulate it though.
What I'll do is dump into the tank and later on take the coach out for a cruise down to Organ Pipe. Thanks, Brett.  Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: Adding fuel stabilizer?

Reply #5
What I'll do is dump into the tank and later on take the coach out for a cruise down to Organ Pipe. Thanks, Brett.  Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
Mike, You may as well just go the extra few miles into Ole Mexico and bring back some Kahlua for my coffee.  ^.^d  :))
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Re: Adding fuel stabilizer?

Reply #6
Mike, You may as well just go the extra few miles into Ole Mexico and bring back some Kahlua for my coffee.  ^.^d  :))
You don't want to trust me, Jerry. Since I quit drinking, I might have a relapse and kill the jug!  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'