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AJace


I have an Ariens 926 Pro because I like Orange



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PRI-G good for how long?
Original Message   Jan 21, 2005 2:09 am
I bought an 8oz. bottle of PRI's Power Start from Sidell Marine on 9/25/03.  What do you guys think of as far as how long this stuff should last and keep my fuel in good condition?  Is it past date?  It doesn't seem to look like it did new, but it is cold here.  Kept in a garage in the heat of summer and cold of winter.  Hopefully I won't have to throw it out yet.  How about other brands, I know Sta-bil recommends 2 years.  Then pitch it.   
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Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;

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Jonathan


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Location: Near Albany NY
Joined: Sep 12, 2004
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Re: PRI-G good for how long?
Reply #1   Jan 21, 2005 6:07 am
Accoding to the PRI website page below, the shelf life of a sealed bottle is indefinite. They don't say anything about an unsealed. They have a contact link at their home page where you could inquire.

http://www.priproducts.com/PRI-G%20Small%20Engines.htm

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2004 Ariens 11528LE, Troybilt Horse "Big Red" Tiller (original), Troybilt Tuffy Tiller (original), Sears LT1000 mower, Lawn Boy 7073 21" mower, Stihl FS55 RC trimmer, Poulan Countervibe 3400 chainsaw
TomP


Once you go Mac you never go back!


Location: Central New Jersey
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Re: PRI-G good for how long?
Reply #2   Jan 21, 2005 6:49 am
I had contacted PRI last year with the same question.  One of their tech guys told me he has samples of PRI that are 10 years old and they perform as well as fresh PRI.  The only change he noted was that the product turned darker.

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jubol


Location: Dover, De
Joined: Oct 3, 2003
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Re: PRI-G good for how long?
Reply #3   Jan 21, 2005 7:12 am

          Which is better Pri G or Sta bil ???

                                                   Fred           

Husqvarna STE927(11.5HP) snowblower,  MTD Pro Series 18/42 Lawnmower, MTD 6.5 HP  Self Prop Lawn Mower,  Weedeater 1500 Blower, Web Gensis  2000 
TomP


Once you go Mac you never go back!


Location: Central New Jersey
Joined: Aug 4, 2003
Points: 648

Re: PRI-G good for how long?
Reply #4   Jan 21, 2005 7:33 am
Fred:

The one draw back to Stabil is a relatively short shelf life of two years.

PRI definitely has its fans but I am not sure if it does any better than Stabil for gas stabilization.  Others may disagree. 

I use PRI based on the reviews from those on this forum in the past.




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Simplicity 1060 DLXE - Toro Snow Commander / 3650 - Honda HS520
Emmo


Joined: May 22, 2003
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Re: PRI-G good for how long?
Reply #5   Jan 21, 2005 7:44 am
Wheres Bobby_P when we need him!?
TomP


Once you go Mac you never go back!


Location: Central New Jersey
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Re: PRI-G good for how long?
Reply #6   Jan 21, 2005 7:53 am
Emmo wrote:
Wheres Bobby_P when we need him!?

Emmo:

I was thinking the same thing.  My initial post said if Bobby P were still here you would definitely get his view that PRI and Mr. Funnel are Gods gift to OPE!

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Richie


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Location: Long Island, New York
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Re: PRI-G good for how long?
Reply #7   Jan 21, 2005 8:07 am
I've been using Pri-G for the last two years.  In fact, I use it all year round, not simply when storing OPE for the season.  Back when I investigated this fuel stabilizer, the manufacturer boasted it could actually turn bad fuel into usable fuel again enabling you to start the engine.  I've never tested those claims myself, only that it hasn't let me down and my equipment always starts.

Richie
Marshall


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Re: PRI-G good for how long?
Reply #8   Jan 21, 2005 9:39 am
Bullets from their website:

• Engines perform better and last longer
• Engine power increased
• Engine power increased
Fuel efficiency of 8% plus
• Fuel stays fresh months, even years
• Hesitation, knocking, and pinging red

I have to assume that if the fuel stays fresh for years, the product itself sure would too.

Dantheman


Location: Orange County, N.Y.
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Re: PRI-G good for how long?
Reply #9   Jan 21, 2005 10:54 am
I've never seen PRI-G in my travels, but Sabil is everywhere....I don't know about all of you but a bottle of Stabil does'nt last me 2 years...and I definatly don't leave the same gas in my OPE for two years sooooo.....for me the point is moot.

But if I ever come accross PRI-G and if it does'nt cost much more ythan Stabil I'd be willing to give it a try.

                                                                                                       Dan 

                                                          

Dave___in___CT


Deliberate often...
...decide once...


Location: West-Central Connecticut
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Re: PRI-G good for how long?
Reply #10   Jan 21, 2005 11:08 am
Hi...

My unscientific Stabil versus Pri-G experience...


Bought a new Honda mini tiller in the fall... 4-stroke engine...
Usually started with 1 pull and ran great...

Used Stabil in the gas... ran it some...  and it sat thru the winter until spring in unheated shed...
Tller would not run right... carburator replaced under warrenty...
Then was OK...

Year two...
Used Pri-G in the gas... ran it some...  and it sat thru winter until spring in unheated shed...
Started 1st pull and ran fine...

So... Pri-G and Pri-D (for diesel) for me... no more Stabil...

First learned about the PRI products from Bobby P... wish he'd show up here !


Dave...


Whether you think you can or you can't... you're right.
Henry Ford

   BCS Tractor & snowblower

Emmo


Joined: May 22, 2003
Points: 1065

Re: PRI-G good for how long?
Reply #11   Jan 21, 2005 12:13 pm
Dantheman wrote:
I've never seen PRI-G in my travels, but Sabil is everywhere....I don't know about all of you but a bottle of Stabil does'nt last me 2 years...and I definatly don't leave the same gas in my OPE for two years sooooo.....for me the point is moot.

But if I ever come accross PRI-G and if it does'nt cost much more ythan Stabil I'd be willing to give it a try.

                                                                                                       Dan 

                                                          


Dan, it comes in a qt bottle for about $25 US, makes 512 gallons, comes out to about  5 cents per gallon.
AJace


I have an Ariens 926 Pro because I like Orange



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Re: PRI-G good for how long?
Reply #12   Jan 21, 2005 12:32 pm
Wow, Thanks guys for all your comments and thoughts.  I miss BobbyP and what he brought to the forum, and he certainly is being thought about now.  It has turned darker, and seems to have some little specs/particles in it.  I'll stay away from Sta-bil.  I have to other brands sitting in the garage beside it.  The kind that Briggs & Stratton makes, and Gumout by Pennzoil.  They all seem to make the engine pop just a little when at idle.     

Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;

hickster


Location: Chugiak, Alaska
Joined: Apr 15, 2004
Points: 163

Re: PRI-G good for how long?
Reply #13   Jan 21, 2005 8:43 pm
I got turned on to Sea Foam by folks up here in Alaska. 

Snowmobile guys swear by it. It really keeps fuel fresh.

My Sportsman 500 had a terrible idle even when it was brand new. Two tanks of fuel later and it was perfect.

It's all I use anymore.

hickster

Weather outlook for the "Anchorage bowl"

Blower      HS928TA 
Mower      HRR216PDA 
Washer    Excell XR2700 (6.5 Honda-GX/AR-2700psi/3gpm) 
Trimmer   John Deere (Homelite clone)
Saw         Husky 141 

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