# Additives **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [January 28, 2009, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/additives/25708 "2009-01-28T16:15:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![htrabbit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/5daacb/32.png) [@htrabbit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/htrabbit)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2009, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/additives/25708/1 "2009-01-28T16:15:31Z")
What additives can I use to put in my gas tank of a vehicle which is not being used? ---
**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2009, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/additives/25708/2 "2009-01-28T16:21:03Z")
I assume you mean to help keep the fuel fresh in which case fuel stabilizer is what you want - Stabil is a common brand. I have started to use Sea Foam just b/c I usually have some around for other purposes as well. ---
**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2009, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/additives/25708/3 "2009-01-28T20:31:40Z")
If it is being stored over a couple of months, then a fuel stabilizer is a good idea. Follow the directions on the container. Premium is no advantage. It may also be a good idea to fill the tank before storing it as that will reduce the chance of moisture. ``` Remember if you are storing a car, you can usually cancel the collision part of your insurance as it will not be driven. Remember to start it back up before you drive it. ``` ---
**Author:** ![ken\_green](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/ken_green/32/816_2.png) [@ken\_green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken_green)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2009, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/additives/25708/4 "2009-01-28T20:54:06Z")
Fuel stabilizer such as STAYBIL is waht I use. Remember that it must be added to good gas. It will not make bad gas good again. It’s now in my 79 c10 p/u which hasn’t been driven since August and probably won’t get driven till March. Also use Staybil in the fuel you store for your ATVs, chain saws, weed eaters etc.