Winterize question

[blinddog]

I just winterized my Carbon Pro and it's ready to put in storage for the winter. Problem is I forgot to put the gas stabilizer in before running the engine. Question is - should I redo it? The stabilizer is now in the gas tank so I would just have to buy the anti-freeze and go through the process again. I've always assumed the stabilizer should run through the entire fuel system and in this case, it's just in the tank. I don't mind the time and I hate to spend another $30 on antifreeze, but I don't want to create problems that could have been solved by spending a few bucks and a few minutes. Opinions?

[DavidN]

Nah, don’t worry about it.

[oldjeep]

Your snake is sufficiently oiled by just putting it in the tank.

[LOTW]

Ideally you should run the engine so that the whole fuel system has conditioned fuel in. If you burn premium, you should be fine. Anything less and it may run a little rough in the spring but should smoothen out.

Don’t sweat it but put it on your list of things to do next year on your last ride.

[swc5150]

Numerous boats and decades later, I've never used stabilizer and never had an issue. You're good.

[Clydesdale]

I think you’re good also, but is it something you’ll worry about all winter? If you’ve got that personality type (like I do) might be worth re-doing just so you can let it go for the off season! Unnecessary, but then again you’d get the chance to hear that motor one more time. ?

[Ski_Dad]

i would leave it as is, you are going to be skiing again in 5 months and it will not hurt a thing

[OREGON85]

When I did that a few years ago it ran a little rough for about 15 minutes first thing in the spring, then it was good.