Glossary / General

fuel stabilizer

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Fuel stabilizer is a liquid you add to the gas tank so that the fuel stays fresh and doesn’t break down while the car sits unused for months.

Technical Definition

Fuel stabilizer is an additive that prevents gasoline from degrading and forming varnish or gum, which can clog fuel systems during long storage periods.

Hear It Discussed

"And what I always do for my gas can is empty. I put the fuel stabilizer in it and then go fill up my gas can. So any gas in my gas cans, any gas in my equipment always has stabilizer in it."
A Time Traveling Voyager Or Just Another Broken Car On Under The Hood Under The Hood show 11:13

"[1315.4s] and is driven a couple hundred miles, use fuel stabilizer. [1320.4s] How in a plug in hybrid"
Car Pro Radio Show November 15 25 Hour 3 CarPro Radio Show 21:55

"...if the vehicle is going to be stored for longer than the winter period, then I would normally add a fuel stabilizer to the fuel tank. The one that I recommend is made by a company called Stabil."
Tales from Mexico & winter prep 9WERKS Radio : The Porsche and Car Podcast 08:39