Ethanol gas

[Daren Todd]

My issue at the house boils down to my fault I normally get ethanol free from the propane place by the house. But I needed gas on a Sunday and they are closed. So I picked up gas at a different place that only has ethanol blends course we sold the riding lawn mower, and use the kubota. So my gas usage went way down. So the cans have been full for almost a year


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[CaveCreekRay]

I store "just in case fuel" for about nine months to a year, then I burn it up and replace it. My 4Runner has never missed a beat on the stuff. I buy hi-octane and double the Sta-Bil in case I end up using that supply longer than the planned 9-mos to a year.

So far no hiccups or problems. Its much drier out here. I try to reload in Winter or late Spring and burn it in the Fall. Its all stored in steel Jerry cans with air-tight seals.

Ya just never know when it might be hard to get.

Ray

 

[Lil Foot]

I've used Stabil in all my "not driven daily" stuff for as long as I can remember.
The 4KW Onan in my toyhauler recently did it's impression of a door stop, requiring a replacement carb. The tech at the RV place I get my parts from said to stop using normal Stabil and go to the Marine Stabil- it has more ability to handle excess moisture & therefore works better with the new ethanol loaded fuel. It's more expensive, but goes a little further. I now use it in all the generators, and as soon as I use up the old stuff on hand, I will put the Rhino & MC on it also.

 

[armylifer]

If you need to find ethanol-free gasoline in your area, try this website to locate stations in your area that sell it. I have their app downloaded on my smartphone so I can find stations that sell it while I am traveling. Just click on your state and search locations alphabetically.

http://pure-gas.org/

 

[Bobsfixit]

The Ethanol gas problem is much worse than just the Small Engine situation
Classic Cars and Hot rods also suffer the same fate. I started using Startron Ethanol treatment with very good results My '55 Belair starts up in the Spring without a Hitch!!
I have been treating My Bx2350 with Total Power Deluxe, it is an anti gel, water dispersant cetane booster, Lubricity booster ( important with Low sulfur diesel

 

[mikes1165]

You know what EPA stands for : "Ethanol Promotion Agency"