Winter Gas additive question

[Sfritr]

When I winterized my boat I filled the tank and added Marine StaBil.  Yesterday I finally got the boat out, changed the lower unit oil, put on the muffs and fired up the engine.  She started like she was brand new. 

Heres my question:

Do I need to empty the tank before adding SeaFoam?

I seem to remember a thread about it that stated you should not mix the two.   Thanks everyone

[fishfordollars]

Personally i never do. I just run Stabil and Quick Kleen in each tank with a water seperator and have had no problems. I let mine sit three months this winter, went to the lake, and it fired right up and ran like a new one with no problems.

Each situation can be different though, so you might want to check with your dealer. Mine is a Mercury engine with carbs.

FYI, I have never run Sea Foam, but have heard great reviews on it.

Good luck,

Jack

[Sfritr]

Thanks Jack

I guess it may have helped if I stated what motor.  It is a 96 Johnson 150. 

I too, have always used Stabil Marine but Cart has me convinced to give seafoam a try.  I will probably just run out the gas with the Stabil in it before adding Seafoam just to be safe. 

[fishfordollars]

I think you will be fine. My motor is basicallya new one. Just went through a total rebuild, lower unit redo with seals and I worked the carbs over last fall. It better run like new.

Good luck

[burleytog]

I've combined the two (Stabil Marine, SeaFoam) and haven't had any problems.  Usually run SM, added a pint of SeaFoam once or twice last summer.

[Al Wolbach]

I have combined the two without any problems.............Al

[fishfordollars]

iused sea foam last fall i have about 1/2 tank gas (20 gal) what to add stabolizer with the additive for ethanol treatment says every day usage put in 1oz per 10 gal i guess its ok to mix seafom and stabolizer a'm i correct

What the hell did you just say? It hurts my eyes to try and read it.

[bass or bass ?]

It says right on Sea Foam's can that it can be used with any other fuel additives. I used Sea Foam once, but due to it's price I've been using Sta-Bil Marine exclusively for a year with no problems. My motor sat from October 2nd to March 2nd and started and ran great.

[Fishbone]

I have been trying to buy Sea Foam, but can't find anybody selling it.

[SDoolittle]

i guess ia'm pretty dumb according to-------

are you saying that marine sta-bil ethanol treatment

is the only additive you use i dont thinkYOU will have any trouble understanding

Before you get upset when people don't understand your posts, try using capitalization, punctuation, and spell check.

[bass or bass ?]

I have been trying to buy Sea Foam, but can't find anybody selling it.

You can find it in the automotive section at Wall-Mart.

[Wayne P.]

If you use Sea Foam all the time, you won't need any other product at any other time. I use it year round in all my small engines.

[kbkindle]

I have been trying to buy Sea Foam, but can't find anybody selling it.

here in our town , rural king  store has it.

[burleytog]

I have been trying to buy Sea Foam, but can't find anybody selling it.

If you have a Federated Auto Parts store nearby, they are running a sale through mid-April on SeaFoam.  Almost half price on gallons.