STA-BIL Storage vs. STA-BIL 360 Protection: What’s The Difference? | Chemist Corner 

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that's the kind of comment I'm looking for LOL

I've used all the products and the only thing that works is to make sure there's a complete vacuum inside ​@@STABILBrandyour product does not work as you show it in your video

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In his video he stated the 360 is I oz per five gallons but on the packaging it says entire bottle per five gallons

⁠@@otisandbruceshow1808now how much is in the bottle?

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The manual shouldn't have to say to drain tank. Common sense

I saw it all. It made me sad the chemist was cognitive impaired. Dementia , Parkinsons, any thoughts?

@@jwayne777Yes! He’s smarter than you and I combined.

I like your comment. The gas in a van given to us one year ago - the van has sat for nearly the entire time ('06 Chev van with 6.0L V8) and the gas tank has not less than a half tank. No gas has been added. Should the tank be drained? Will adding the 360 Sta-bil additive and filling up remove all fuel-system concerns if the van is driven often afterwards?

@@horsewnoname872 My understanding is that Stabil needs to be added with fresh gasoline. It suppose to prevent from water build up. With that said, I don't think it suppose to revive any old gasoline.

That actually said more than this video did…

@@KM-my9zy its not and it won't. If gas is already bad no fuel additive will revive it

It'll probably last longer just add more to the tank

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That's the best way to do it by treating the gas cans! Then anything use pour it into, the fuel is already treated. Thank you for sharing with us and we appreciate you using STA-BIL!

After adding the recommend amount of product, remember to run the the vehicle(s) for 5 minutes so the entire fuel system is protected. There are also a few other factors to consider for storage: Remember to use fresh fuel. A fuel stabilizer will only keep the fuel fresh at the current start it is at (no product will make bad gas fresh again). Ethanol blended fuels can begin to break down around 30 days (and non-ethanol is around 90 days). And store the vehicle(s) with a full tank of fuel (about 95% full) - this will limit the amount of air and moisture in the fuel tank. For more car storing tips ➡️ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-S-wilHE_vRI.html

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Sounds like you're doing FAR to protect your car than the vast majority of people in your situation will have even thought of.

@@h8GW And it worked out! Thanks for commenting and reminding me of this, I forgot about how bleak and frustrating things were for me 4 months ago. I got hired for a new job last week, so I restarted my car insurance and took my car into a mechanic to get a once over before I started driving it and my sweet baby car is in great condition and ready to drive :) Tires are good, no bald spots; fuel lines are good no issues with the gas tank sitting with the same fuel for too long; battery is operating perfectly

Hey, I have to store my cars for months when I travel or vacation - 1) Use Marine 360 (it's a better version of the regular 360, lasts twice as long) and fill up on PREMIUM gas only (from Shell, Chevron or Costco - they have no Ethanol in their premium so you don't have to worry about water forming or damage ethanol causes, also get more detergents and stabilizers in it). 2) A battery trickle charger is a great tool, I would also disconnect the battery cables to prevent parasitic draining (just place them back, tighten back down very easy). 3) Check all your fluid levels (except for brake fluid, unless it's below Min). Check for any leaks, coolant level, 4) Jack the car up and place the frame on 4 jackstands (first do the front 2, then the rear 2). This takes care of the tire issues so they won't get flatspots and crack out in the sun, as well as taking the load off the struts/springs. You can also use something like "Dry Coat" to spray down the brake rotors as they'll likely rust quickly (or be sure to turn the car on every few days, have the wheels spin a bit and use brakes to clear off any surface rust 5) Get Silicone Lube Spray and Grease, lubricate areas that your manual indicated (especially rubber parts!)... Spray or grease the weatherstripping to keep it from degrading/shrinking/cracking and prevent water getting in. Other than that get a sun shade panel for the front and rear windows and washer he car, then apply a good wax to protect the paint as well and consider a car covert. Doing this you'll never have an issue.

Either of the 360s will work. The marine 1 just treats more ( 1oz treats 10 gallons) I use The marine 1 in all my stuff

There will be no harm by adding extra of STA-BIL 360 Protection. And yes - you can top the tank at the end of the season to help eliminate the amount of mositure and condensation in the fuel tank (make sure to run the mower for a few minutes so the product gets into the entire fuel system). Lastly, there are fuel system cleaners in the product as well so you can use throughout the mowing season so you don't have to wait till the last mowing to use 360 Protection. Let us know if you have any other questions. Have fun with the new riding lawn mower!

In general cars will feel like they run better with ethanol free fuel as compared to ethanol blended fuels due to the fact when ethanol is introduced you lose a certain amount of "energy" due to the alcohol in the fuel. Our 360 Protection will not change the properties of ethanol blended fuels. It is acted to reduce the negative effects it could have on an engine like corrosion due to water and stabilizing it in tanks that don't get fresh fuel within 30 days or so. You will see MPG gains using our 360 product as it does contain PEA fuel system cleaners as well, which would be the largest benefit to you it seems.

E85 or E10? Flex Fuel? Most people use Sta-Bil Storage for E10 if Ethanol-Free is not available.

Did you not even read the storage label? It works in all ethanol blends

STA-BIL Storage (red) and 360 Protection (amber) can be used in ethanol and non-ethanol blended fuels.

Great question. Sorry that I don’t personally have an answer for you, but I’m curious what others with more knowledge on this topic will write because I used Sta-bil 360 on a 5 Gal. gas can that’s been in storage since mid- March 2022 and I live in the desert (dry summer temps average in the mid to high 90s). I stored the gas can outdoors in a small shed.

…can I really keep it in storage up to 12-24 months under these mostly dry desert conditions?

STA-BIL Brand 0 seconds ago Hi Byron. For your situation, you can use our STA-BIL 360 Protection (1oz treat 5 gallons). This will help fight any ethanol issues and will also keep fuel fresh for up to 12 months. If you would like to store for more than a year, we recommend our STA-BIL Storage which will keep fuel fresh for up to 24 months. Hope this helps! Let us know if you need any additional help.

Does sta-bil 360 works to for the gas so it won't go bad

Does red STA-BIL Storage prevent ethanol issues? We 'only' have fuel with ethanol in Canada! Appreciate any help. I want the best stabilizer to store my vehicle this winter. Thanks@@STABILBrand

Hi Gerry. Thank you for the comment. We would recommend our STA-BIL 360 Protection product. This is formulated and designed for ethanol-blended fuels, E5-E85. This formula contains extra corrosion control, water removers and a P.E.A complete fuel system cleaners. We work with many OEMs to make sure our formulas are the best they can be to proactively prevent ethanol fuel related issues. We also recommend to go by the appropriate treat rates for each product. Hope this helps!

Yes! 360° Protection works great for this seasonal usage, both in vehicles and reserve gas cans.

If you're going through a tank of fuel during a calendar year, 360 will work for your needs. It has PEA fuel system cleaners in it as well. If you won't go through a tank of fuel in a year, Red STA-BIL STORAGE will keep that fuel fresh for 24 months. Storage will stabilize the fuel longer and prevent corrosion, but doesn't have the fuel system cleaners that 360 does. As far as delivery, if you use the same gas can of fuel treated with 360 on fill-up, you can use that to top off as needed. If you're mixing in untreated fuel, it's better to just run all the treated fuel through the tank, then add a fresh treatment during refueling to ensure all the fuel is treated properly. The "in-the-tank vs. the gas can" comment was mainly based on OPE usage. You really can do either for any application, but it's important to treat on fill-up either way. You can't make bad gas new again. Hope this helps!

Great question. Thanks for providing this information. For your situation, we would recommend STA-BIL 360 Protection.

@@STABILBrand thanks for responding !

Thanks for asking! The blue 360° Marine product is more concentrated, 1 oz. treats 10 gallons of fuel, and is effective in both ethanol and non-ethanol blended fuels.

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Thanks for using 360 Protection!

@@STABILBrand wish it were made in a gallon size!

@@poolpoolification The largest size of STA-BIL Storage is available in a one gallon. The largest size of STA-BIL 360 Protection is 32oz.

@@STABILBrand gallon size of protection should be packaged..great n product Why soaside? size?

@@poolpoolification Thanks for the info about a gallon size of 360 Protection. We will pass this along to our Brand Team. Storage - 1 oz treats 2.5 - Long term storage - Sizes: 4/8/16/32oz/Gallon 360 Protection - 1 oz treats 5 gallons - Everyday fill up - Sizes: 4/8/16/32oz 360 Marine - 1oz treats 10 gallons - Everyday fill up - Sizes: 4/8/32oz/Gallon If you are going through alot of fuel you can certainly use 360 Marine. Hope this helps!

Yes you can. I have used the MARINE for my chainsaws and string trimmers. No problems.

Thanks for asking! Red STA-BIL® Storage will keep fuel fresh for up to 2 years. Amber STA-BIL 360°® Protection will keep your fuel fresh for up to 12 months. Hope that helps.

Thanks for asking! Yes. This is the exact use case for STA-BIL 360 Protection. It will keep fuel fresh for up to 12 months, whether that gas is in your tank or in a gas can. It also is outstanding at preventing corrosion caused by ethanol-based fuel.

We would recommend STA-BIL 360 Protection which keeps fuel fresh for up to 12 months, prevents corrosion caused by moisture from ethanol-blended fuels, and cleans the entire fuel system of engines with PEA additives (great for cleaning direct injector tips).

Both STA-BIL 360°® Protection and STORAGE stabilize the fuel, that's correct. 360°® keeps fuel fresh for up to a year. STORAGE up to TWO years. The difference is that 360°® Protection is meant for year-round use, and has added fuel system cleaners, water removing properties, and corrosion control. Sounds to us like recommending STA-BIL 360°® Protection would be the best option. We also advise to add it to reserve gas cans at every fill up. This way you're pouring treated fuel directly into your equipment, and don't have to worry about it going bad while it sits.

STA-BIL that’s why I don’t recommend the product. Your response is the problem. Why would anyone EVER use the regular Sta-Bil if the 360 does the same thing and more? Sorry, just too confusing and still, well, to confusing and it appears you as a company don’t even know. If the older stuff does less but does the same thing blah blah blah. Regardless, look is up and call if you’re interested in explaining it further. Expert Yard and Garden. Arlington Tx.

@@ericowens964 ive used the plain stabil storage year round for years , I've used both and don't see a difference

Thanks for the call. lol. Oh wait, I guess you’re trying to figure it out and then you’ll call.

@@dylanclay2741 yeah, it’s all snake oil. They are bikes off their own product. Why anyone would use the 360 beats me. So o don’t recommend either to my customer. It’s confusing to them.

Yes, both products can be used with ethanol-free fuel. If you are storing long term (up to 2 years), we recommend STA-BIL Storage. For in season use we recommend 360 Protection, which has P.E.A. fuel system cleaners. (and will also stabilize fuel up to 1 year if your vehicle has to sit for a period of time) . So if you are storing less than a year, we would recommend the 360 Protection for your Porsche. Hope this helps!

Yes, STA-BIL products have a shelf life. 2 years from opening or 5 years unopened from the manufacturing date code. Here is a video explaining how to read the manufacture date code: ru-vid.comIt2YqK4WAgQ

Taurus SHO is an odd car to me, tthe performance and 0-60 is the same as a stock Toyota Camry V6 NA Can I ask why you picked a Taurus SHO?

@@mcr5645 I always liked the Taurus SHO, especially the earlier ones. It's not very fast by today's standards, but still quick enough to be fun, practical enough to be usable, and something unique and different that you aren't going to see on every corner like a Camry. The newer SHOs never interested me much though.

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You're good to go! Along with its fuel system cleaning benefits, STA-BIL 360 Protection is also designed to be used as a fuel stabilizer. 360 keeps fuel fresh for 12 months. Red STA-BIL Storage keeps fuel fresh for 24 months for reference. Use whichever works for what you need. Hope this helps.

STA-BIL Storage and 360 can be used in non-ethanol and ethanol blended fuels. If you are looking to store long term (over 12 months) we recommend STA-BIL Storage, which keeps fuel fresh up to 24 months. If you are storing under 12 months, we recommend STA-BIL 360 Protection, which is an in-season complete fuel system cleaner (with PEA fuel system cleaners) that can be used year-round and will keep fuel fresh up to 12 months. And yes they are a competitor. Hope this helps!

The gumminess in a carburetor is usually caused by the ethanol blended in the fuel absorbing water. Ethanol absorbs water and can cause a gummy varnish on internal fuel system components. Using a treatment year-round is key in preventing this to help remove water and avoid gum and varnish.

STA-BIL Storage (Red) will keep fuel fresh up to 24 months. STA-BIL 360 Protection (Amber) will keep fuel fresh up to 12 months. So for your situation it depends on how long you will be storing the fuel. And if you run the equipment from time to time, that fuel will still be protected. Hope this helps!

For just storing a car over a few months, we recommend STA-BIL 360 Protection (keeps fuel fresh up to 12 months), but this can also be used year-round as the product contains PEA fuel system cleaners and prevents corrosion caused by moisture from ethanol-blended fuels. If you need to store over 12 months, we then recommend STA-BIL Storage fuel stabilizer, which keeps fuel fresh up to 24 months.

It will not hurt, however if you are looking to store fuel, we recommend STA-BIL Storage. If you are looking for a complete fuel system cleaner, then we recommend 360 Protection.

Great question. The answer to your question is no. If you are looking for longer storage over 1 year, use STA-BIL Storage (red).

@@STABILBrand Good to know. I realize that an overdose isn't harmful within reason, but is there any benefit to using a bit more than recommended or is using extra just a waste of the product?

@@averyalexander2303 Correct and it would be wasting product. And we want to say thank you for using our products!

Yes

Thanks for asking! 360 Protection has fuel stabilization for up to 12 months. So if you use that continuously, you shouldn't need to also use red STA-BIL Storage, unless your storage period will be longer than a year.

It was a name change based on market research and what meant the most with consumers.

@@STABILBrand Thank you. Does Sta-bil 360 Protection have the Vapor Technology? I always liked the thought of going above the fuel line to minimize the effects of ethanol and moisture. Plus, do this and Sta-bil 360 Marine both have PEA?

@@SL-vi4tk Both have PEA and both have the corrosion protection to minimize the effects of ethanol and moisture.

At BP stations gasoline is GREEN. At all other stations diesel is GREEN.

If you are trying to accomplish both, just use STA-BIL 360°® Protection. It has fuel stabilizers in it just like red STORAGE, but adds fuel system cleaners, water removers, and corrosion control. 360 is designed to be used year-round and keeps fuel fresh for up to a year. STORAGE is what it says, designed for long term storage and keeps fuel fresh for up to 2 years. No need to use both, just depends on what you are using it for and for how long.

@@STABILBrand Thanks really appreciated you take times to answer me and you're answer really help me !! ill go with STA-BIL 360 :)

We make sure our products are of the highest quality and stand behind what our products say they do. We also send them to a top third-party research institution that is known for their ASTM testing methods that are regulated so that we can prove our products do what the label says they do. To learn more about how we stack up vs the competition and this process, visit ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cTf4t6Vyk5U.htmlsi=XK0IO7TUJ0IIU9S2

An unopened bottle of STA-BIL® Storage will remain fresh for at least 2 years if it has been kept in a cool, dry location. If it's been 6 years, we recommend purchasing a new bottle before using to store your fuel.

Yes - STA-BIL 360 Protection and STA-BIL 360 Marine.

STA-BIL 360 Marine is similar to 360 Protection. Still has PEA fuel system cleaners for in-season use, Keeps fuel fresh for up to 12 months but is double the treat rate (1oz per 10 gallons) and has more water remover properties. Can be used with ethanol and non-ethanol fuels. Great for boats and/or equipment in high moisture areas.

Thank you for the comment and using our products! And STA-BIL 360 Protection 10oz should be located and available in the automotive section.

We constantly have our products tested (and competitors) to make sure our products do what they say they do. Visit the link to see the test data from a top third-party research institution: www.goldeagle.com/stabil-test-data/

And if you would like to learn more about this process, here is a video that further explains the process: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cTf4t6Vyk5U.htmlsi=wqbagSRwB1cc7Je2

*Two products that have so much overlap, the difference is negligible. To sum it up, if you want 2 years of protection, use the Red one. If you want 1 year of protection, use the Amber one. Doesn't make sense, right? Exactly. Just use the red one. Either one can protect ethanol.*

i guess you get more out of the amber :D

I'm talking about the stabil storage

Third-party test data shows different: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cTf4t6Vyk5U.htmlsi=23t8lUbK3B3IGsA4

Thanks for watching! There are many reasons why STA-BIL works and has been around since 1958. We are the original fuel stabilizer. Unlike other fuel additive companies we are backed by OEM's who trust our products because we develop, manufacture, and fill our own products in-house with our own chemists and small engine experts. We also have our products (and competitors) tested at a top research institution to make sure our product does what we say it does. To learn more about this process you can watch this video - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cTf4t6Vyk5U.htmlsi=kEtwhoHsdclJaUzk If you have any questions, please let us know - we are more than happy to help!

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Uninformative to someone with the comprehension level of a 5 yr old yes. Not his fault