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Author	Topic:   Sea Foam or Stabil?
dscew	posted 10-22-2001 09:25 PM ET (US)      I'm about to winterize 2 marine engines (one is an I/O, the other is a 70 HP Evinrude, older vintage). I've talked to several people who swear that if Sea Foam is added to the gasoline, Stabil is not necessary. Not wanting carbs to gum up over the 5 month layup in Minnesota, what is "best practice" for gasoline stabilization?
Dick E	posted 10-22-2001 10:03 PM ET (US)             Seafoam is added to remove carbon deposits in the engine. Stabil will "Stabilize" your gasoline so it does not turn to varnish-gum. It is best to SPRAY seafoam or OMC power tuner into the throats of the carb.if applicable. Intructions on can. Take it for a spin to blow off the carbon. Then winterize your gas buy putting stabil in the gas. see Jim's article on wimtererzation. They are not the same animal.

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