I have been contemplating using both Stabil and Quickleen in my 06 250XS but I wanted to ensure that it wouldnt cause a problem. I was thinking of using the green marine blend of stabil that helps with ethanol. Will this be alright or do I need to use just one or the other.
2006 Ranger 521 w/ 250 Mercury Opti XS
2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab w/ HEMI
use only one, and if you run alot do a half miss since to much can hurt.
JEFF MURRAY USMC
RANGER Z521C & 15 VERADO PRO 250
DEEP CREEK LURES and ROSE JIGS
GREENFISH TACKLE and ALX RODS
I don't know about this other product but Merc recommends using both quickclean and fuel stabilizer in each and every drop of gas you put in your boat.
It's true that to much of quickclean can be potentially a problem but using both Merc products at the same time in the recommended dosage is actually the way Merc says to do it especially now in light of ethanol fuels.
BTW: You got an 06 250, it's still under warranty why would you not use exactly what's recommended by Merc. A new powerhead is about $8000 installed in my area. I'd pay the small extra for the Merc Products and know if something goes wrong there will not be a question.
There is no problem with using the recommended dosages of BOTH Quickleen and Fuel Stabilizer.
That's actually "what's recommended".
On "Stabilizer" it is now recommended that you:
"Stabilize your fuel any time that the fuel will not be CONSUMED AND REPLACED WITHIN 15 DAYS".
I personally use Mercury Fuel System Treatment & Stabilizer (and Marine Stabil) as our line of "Stabilizer" Products.
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Will the pink sta-bil hurt a dfi or should you use the green?
I was going to ask this same question.
Bob
2008 Triton 19x2 225 Opti Pro XS
I HIGHLY recommend using the Blue/Green MARINE STABIL if you're going to use that brand.
The older "Red/Orange" product is not recommended for use in a "Marine Environment" due to changes in fuel (due to fuel formula changes).
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Don-Question for you? I have been using Quickleen,Stabil(double dose since I never know when I will be able to fish), and Startron in recommended ratios for use in my Pro XB 250 EFI. Have not had a problem yet(?) and do not expect one I hope? I use the combo for ethanol,carbon, and gas degradation purposes. Should I add the Mercury fuel treatment to the mix or am I good to go? Thanks!
You're probably just fine. I don't know much about the Startron product (just have never used it).
Make sure you're using the "Marine" Stabil.
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Bob: I believe Redline pointed out to me that the Mercury fuel treatment, not the fuel stabilizer actually contains alcohol and given we want to keep more of this out of the tank and also given all that you are putting in the tank your probably better off with out adding it as well?
As always I defer to Redline or Don on this technical a question.
Eli, I think you are referring to the "fuel system cleaner".
The Fuel System Treatment & Stabilizer was reformulated in 2006, and according to the latest MSDS sheets, does not contain alcohol.
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