Terry Spragg wrote:


I never again drained the fuel system, just add stabilizer, fill
the tank, turn off the fuel pump and run it till it quits.


Key phrase there... fill the tank. And, all parts (pump, carb bowl,
lines, etc.) should be emptied (i.e. running the engine with the fuel
source shut off is the easiest wat to get most of hte gas out.


I don't believe all this talk about 'bad gas', except for that
anecdote, and wonder how climatic zone recipies and storage
parameters could affect this.


A partially filled tank and gas in the lines is a recipe for trouble (imo).

My lawn mower gets gas from overwinter and has never balked,
either. I just fill it up and stop it. Maybe Canadian gas is
better, somehow?


I use old gas in my mower also. I've used it (50% mixed with fresh gas)
in my car. I can't remember it balking but... there has never been a
risk of having to paddle my mower (or car) back to shore. $100 worth of
gas isn't worth the risk in my book.

Ed