Ice Auger Abuse

[pikestabber]

I was going through some gear in the basement the other day and was bummed to find out that I neglected to run the gas out of my auger last season. What is the best way to deal with that now?

[Lawrence Luoma]

Just dump the gas that's in there now and put some treated gas in there. It's a good idea to use treated gas and leave the gas in there over summer. Then start the auger every few weeks. I was running them dry the last 3 out of 5 summers and finding out that fuel lines would dry out and crack when I did. Leaving the treated fuel running it every few weeks allows it to keep lubed up and less fuel line problems.

[Eric_Kruger]

thanks for reminding me. Im normally really good about starting mine everytime I mow the lawn, but this summer time has gotten away from me big time. I need to start it tomorrow. Funny part is I bet it only takes 1-3 pulls even after sitting all summer! lol cant beat that!

[cold one sd]

I always use conditioned fuel and never run the tank out before storing for the summer. Never a problem in over thirty years of ice fishing and have only owned two augers in that time period. I do dump the tank and add fresh fuel in the fall before use. I probably start my auger once or twice during a summer. I also use synthetic s stroke oil in it.

[pikestabber]

What are you guys adding to make treated fuel? Stabil? Seafoam? How much?

[gunner55]

1 oz per gal of seafoam in all our gas at the lake for us.

[pikestabber]

1 oz per gal of seafoam in all our gas at the lake for us.

And you run this fuel blend all year, or just for storage?

[fisherman-andy]

I store my auger wet with little fuel. I use Amsoil Saber pre mix 100:1 with my fuel and will add a little fuel to the tank to fire it up every 3-4 months to keep it lubed. I never dump out remaining fuel. Thats a waste.

[Grainbelt]

Your can pour that little bit of fuel in your car/truck tank.

[Esox_Magnum]

I never run mine dry either, start it up a couple times a summer and top off with a fresh 80:1 mix come ice up....

[Ryan_V]

just top it off with fresh gas and oil and fire her up. modern gas will not go bad that fast

[hamms-scooter]

I never run mine dry either. I run it when I mow the yard. Good way to remember. Never had an issue. Non oxy with 80:1 amsoil sabre pro. Breaking in new Tanaka at 50:1 and will do the same with that motor also.