Tip for those adding Sta-Bil to the gas tank

[THX 138]

Don't make the same mistake (err... mess...) that I did when you add Sta-Bil to your tank for winter storage. Due to the capless filler system, you MUST use the funnel that's in the trunk. Simply pouring Sta-Bil in directly from the container will not get any past the secondary filler cap, nor will using a clear plastic hose attached to the Sta-Bil bottle.

(ehhh... I was planning to wash the car this afternoon before putting the cover on for the winter anyway...)

Hope this helps somebody.

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[GT_Dave]

I'm sure this will avoid some frustration for some of us., THANKS.

 

[bananastang]

Most of you would already know to be sure to add stabil just before filling tank.This will help it mix and give it a chance to push through the fuel system for return trip back home (or wherever car is stored)

Thanks for the tip THX 138!

Ray

 

[MCarsFan]

Don't make the same mistake (err... mess...) that I did when you add Sta-Bil to your tank for winter storage. Due to the capless filler system, you MUST use the funnel that's in the trunk. Simply pouring Sta-Bil in directly from the container will not get any past the secondary filler cap, nor will using a clear plastic hose attached to the Sta-Bil bottle.

(ehhh... I was planning to wash the car this afternoon before putting the cover on for the winter anyway...)

Hope this helps somebody.

Did not know there was a funnel in the trunk, thanks for the tip

 

[alevine]

Awesome! I did not know this. Thanks for the tip. Much appreciated.

 

[Tomster]

I had a post about this a little while ago and someone chimed in that ford performance says not to add stabil

 

[Bender]

I got a bottle from pep boys which had quite a long neck and it was able to get past both flaps in the tank. However it didn't want to come out too easily

 

[Kurac]

Funnel in the trunk?? Where is this? I was making a mess trying to put the Stabil in and just gave up.

 

[BlkGT3]

I got a bottle from pep boys which had quite a long neck and it was able to get past both flaps in the tank. However it didn't want to come out too easily

Yes the screw cap lip catches on the inner flap and can damage it if done repeatedly. On my 5 gallon cans I use a screw on piece of PVC pipe with the tank end smooth and and rounded with a file to prevent damage.

Peter

 

[dron_jones]

Funnel in the trunk?? Where is this? I was making a mess trying to put the Stabil in and just gave up.

lift up the rear trunk mat/cover, in the spare wheel well closest to the back of the car is a white funnel. It is clipped on and hanging underneath a piece of material so its not immediately visible. It is more on the drivers side if memory serves me correct.

 

[Kurac]

lift up the rear trunk mat/cover, in the spare wheel well closest to the back of the car is a white funnel. It is clipped on and hanging underneath a piece of material so its not immediately visible. It is more on the drivers side if memory serves me correct.

Thanks my man.

 

[dron_jones]

Thanks my man.

no problem, only reason i even knew to look for it was because i had a similar issue on my F150 before the mustang, same funnel needed, just in a different location

 

[DUJALA]

I had a post about this a little while ago and someone chimed in that ford performance says not to add stabil

I saw that as well and it is the main reason I didn't add any when I got mine ready for the winter.

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