Outdoor Power Equipment is one of the largest investments most homeowners make for maintaining their home. One of the most important things you can do to extend the life of your Outdoor Power Equipment is proper maintenance. Especially when it comes to seasonal changes, it’s more important than ever to take steps to keep these tools from being lost to engine sludge and rust. Thankfully we have a few very simple products that can keep your investments protected from STA-BIL®. Let’s hop into STA-BIL® Fall Prep and how their products make this often-intimidating task a breeze.

** As part of an ongoing partnership with STA-BIL®, I have written this article to inform readers of their products and how I have used them. While I am compensated for my time, all thoughts and opinions are my own and are reflective of my personal experience. **

About STA-BIL®

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STA-BIL® is one of the iconic names in Automotive, Marine, and of course Outdoor Power Equipment Maintenance products. With a long history of creating useful and money-saving products for your tools and equipment, they have a fabulous reputation as an industry leader.

Now under the Gold-Eagle® brand, STA-BIL® continues to both innovate with new products and solutions for virtually every obstacle you can encounter while striving to maintain their solid classic products that secured their reputation initially.

STA-BIL® Storage

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Have you ever lost a lawnmower to waste from improper storage? I am sad to say my first lawnmower suffered that fate, in my defense, I was 20 when I bought our first home, so just this once let’s blame it on my youthful inexperience, okay? If there is one thing that little Craftsman Mower taught me, is that months of no use and old gas, well it didn’t add up to a winning combination come spring.

The well-known STA-BIL® Storage fuel additive takes center stage in the STA-BIL® lineup as the most commonly recognized product offered. I actually remember my Dad using STA-BIL® Storage as a kid in our mowers and weed eaters religiously and I understand why now. It has been around for quite some time and provides a few key protections for your equipment.

• Keeps fuel fresh for 24 months
• Prevents gum and build up in internal motor parts
• Eliminates the need to drain the gas prior to storage
• Compatible with ethanol and non-ethanol gasoline and can be used in all gasoline-based engines, including vehicles, motorcycles, small engines, marine engines, generators, and even 2-cycle engines.

In essence, STA-BIL® Storage is primarily a fuel preservative, keeping your engine safe from the harm that bad fuel can cause to an engine. Thankfully- STA-BIL® Storage is one of the easiest products to use. Simply measure the prescribed amount, poor into your gasoline storage can and add the gasoline to your engine. When you go to start the engine up in the spring, you’ll avoid the issues you normally would have had!

STA-BIL® Fogging Oil

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Taking another approach to protecting your engines is the STA-BIL® Fogging Oil. There are some portions of engines where moisture can still invade, and the consequences when that happens can be severe. The best way to prevent damage is to provide a coating to protect internal components. STA-BIL® Fogging Oil offers an easy way to access the areas you can’t see, to help prevent corrosion, displace moister and lubricate the cylinders to prevent internal damage.

STA-BIL’s® Fogging Oil is relatively easy to use too, making it a quick and easy addition to your fall storage routine.

• With the engine running, remove the air filter.
• Spray STA-BIL® Fogging Oil into the air intake
• Allow for ten seconds for the product to circulate through the engine.
• Turn off the engine and remove spark plugs.
• With the extension tube attached, spray STABIL® Fogging Oil into the cylinders until the engine shuts itself off.
• Replace Spark Plugs and you’re good to go!

STA-BIL® Rust Stopper

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There is no secret that metal rusts. Quite literally it is almost a sure bet when metal and any level of moisture come in contact. Living in a climate that is extremely humid year-round, no exaggeration at all there, rust is a huge problem. In my experience, the easiest way to avoid it is to be proactive and also try and be vigilant about addressing the small areas when possible to prevent further damage.

This is where STA-BIL® Rust Stopper really comes in handy. It is a quick and efficient way to prevent and treat rust in a quick and easy spray application. Simply pull up the applicator straw and apply to the affected area. I often use STA-BIL® Rust Stopper in the shop too as it is an excellent way to maintain and treat rust on tools and cast-iron tables. Some other STA-BIL® Rust Stopper Benefits-

• Corrosion inhibitor
• Water Resistant formula for long-lasting benefits
• Prevents rust on both interior and exterior metal surfaces.
• Also functions as a lubricant that penetrates
• Stops squeaking and sticking parts.

Wrap Up

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Now that we have walked through a few of the STA-BIL® products I rely on and utilize for my Equipment, hopefully, I make your task of storing your tools a bit easier this fall! Regardless of where you live, proper storage and maintenance are always important.

STA-BIL® is a brand I have relied on for a long time, and when it matters most, I turn to them for efficient and effective treatments on both engines and mechanical components. What I love about their products is that they are simple to use, with easy to understand instructions, and they are an excellent value.

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