fuel degradation

Many vessels were used very little last year due to the high price of gas and diesel fuel.  Fuels derived from Hydrocarbons have a tendency to break down over a period of time.  Gasoline is very susceptible to degradation over the winter months and should always be stabilized with a fuel additive when laying up a vessel for extended periods of time. The Octane of the gas will decrease to a point that the gas will become unusable.  Gas remaining in fuel injection system or carburetor will evaporate and the residue will cause damage to the components.  This can be expensive to repair. Continue reading “Protect That Liquid Gold In Your Fuel Tanks” »