16 Footer Posted April 30 Report Share Posted April 30 I have a 25 Merc 2 stroke on my boat. Should I be using blue marine stabilizer in the gas or is red ok, what is the difference? It seems the blue stabilizer is only for marine engine gas and the red is for all other small engine gas, 2 and 4 stroke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty55 Posted April 30 Report Share Posted April 30 I use Sea Foam for everything, it's clear. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted April 30 Report Share Posted April 30 I used the red once, it turned my 2 stroke gas for the ice auger and chain saw into a red jello blob. Never use that crap again. And I'm never going to be the guinea pig for the blue stuff either. Sea Foam, it works, like Franks Hot Sauce for gas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16 Footer Posted May 1 Author Report Share Posted May 1 Thanks, I will look for Sea Foam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutnMuskieHunter Posted May 1 Report Share Posted May 1 (edited) I have been using Startron fuel treatment for years now in all my gas motors......my 150HP Merc, 9.9 Merc ProKicker, generator, woodsplitter, etc..... Edited May 1 by TroutnMuskieHunter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted May 1 Report Share Posted May 1 The blue stabil is for marine use. The big difference is the blue creates a fog in the tank and keeps it from rusting. I have used it for years from a 28ft boat that lives in the water to all of my small engines. Anything that does not get fresh gas within a month gets treated. I like sea foam as well but use it as a fuel improver rather than a stabilizer. Art 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty55 Posted May 2 Report Share Posted May 2 On 5/1/2024 at 6:19 AM, 16 Footer said: Thanks, I will look for Sea Foam. It goes on sale regularly for under $10 at places like Napa And Home Hardware, I always stock up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty55 Posted May 2 Report Share Posted May 2 On 5/1/2024 at 12:07 PM, aplumma said: The blue stabil is for marine use. The big difference is the blue creates a fog in the tank and keeps it from rusting. I have used it for years from a 28ft boat that lives in the water to all of my small engines. Anything that does not get fresh gas within a month gets treated. I like sea foam as well but use it as a fuel improver rather than a stabilizer. Art Hmm, it lasts 2 years as a stabilizer and also prevents phase separation for all those E fuels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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