How does the Store It…Start It® product compare to Sta-Bil® by Gold Eagle®, especially when using with ethanol?
Based on their available MSDS information, the main ingredient in the product from Gold Eagle® called Sta-bil® is Naptha (90% to 100%), and is actually the same petroleum distillate used in charcoal lighter fluid and stove fuel. It is completely insoluble with water and as ethanol contains a substantial amount of water in its composition, I would say that it’s probably not the best product to use in a situation where ethanol is introduced into the system. Their reasoning, I believe, for using this product is because it leaves an oily film behind after evaporation, which in turn, does protect cylinder walls, rings, valve guides, and carburetor internals to help on a restart after long periods of rest. It does NOT, however, help to maintain octane levels, nor does it do anything to remove existing water. Store It Start It® on the other hand, contains one particular ingredient in the mixture, designed not only to help stave off the degradation effects of gasoline in stasis, but it also he
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