(NU) - Winter is coming -- and that means it’s time to storeseasonal tools and recreationalequipment. Safe, smart storage ofmotorcycles, RVs, power equip-ment and seasonal cars goes along way towards keeping themat their best to ensure peak per-formance in the spring.

To keep the fuel in gas-pow-ered machines and equipment inpeak shape through winter storage,consider these three elements:

Time Is the EnemyFuel in gas-powered equip-

ment that remains in storage dur-ing the winter months needs to bestabilized to ensure easy startsand full power in the spring. Un-treated fuel begins to oxidize, los-ing quality and combustibilityover time, which leads to enginesthat are hard to start or run rough.

FuelDraining gas from power

equipment or cars is one way toprevent gunk and debris fromforming, but it isn’t always a prac-tical solution. One alternative --add a fuel stabilizer. However, youneed to choose the right treatmentto ensure maximum fuel quality.In general, ethanol-blended gaso-line should be used within 30-45days. However, an enzyme stabi-lizer, such as Star Tron EnzymeFuel Treatment, will stabilizegasoline for up to 2 years. StarTron does much more than simplystabilize; the unique enzyme for-mula also helps improve fuel com-bustibility to ensure easy starts,full power, improved fuel econo-my and decreased emissions.

FormulationSome fuel stabilizers contain

many of the same anticorrosion

and antioxidant additive packsthat are already present in pump-grade gas. Adding more of theseadd-pack compounds can de-grade fuel quality causing en-gines to run rough and smokywhen they are started after win-ter storage. An enzyme stabilizeris designed to work in conjunc-tion with pump-grade gas addi-tives to keep fuel fresh for max-imum performance in the spring.Fresh fuel and easy engine startsare better for fuel economy,which means lower emissionsand less environmental impact.And it’s not just for winter; an en-zyme fuel treatment can maxi-mize fuel quality all year long.

For more information, pleasevisit www.startron.com or call(800) 327-8583.

Winter Is Coming: IsYour Fuel Ready?

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Make sure the fuel in yourequipment will last the winter

and still be good whenspring arrives.

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