Does anybody know if fuel additive, say Stabil, is heavier or lighter than gasoine? 
(I would think it would be the same weight.)
(I would think it would be the same weight.)
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MSDS for stabil ( 95% 2-Propanol) says density is 0.792. Gas/petrol varies quite a bit but I would expect it to be in the range 0.72 - 0.77.
On that basis stabil is heavier.97 R1100R
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A quick Google search showed me that the specific gravity of Stabil is 0.9, the s.g. of gasoline is 0.72.
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Would it sink to the bottom of a tank of gas then?1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red
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Isn't it formulated to deal with water in the fuel? Doesn't water sink to the bottom of the fuel tank?"Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
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Another classic Rob thread.
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@loud et I find these kinds of posts relatively informative as I am of an inquisitive nature.Comment
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I like learning too and enjoy the interconnectedness of everything this world has to offer......I personally just don't find the need to start half a dozen threads on fuel additives. I don't think I need to fully explain the pointlessess of some of the threads some people start.
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