grizztracks
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A couple interesting videos on the problems of ethanol fuel in open fuel systems.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeCyFxoWPpo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaJorLQU ... re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeCyFxoWPpo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaJorLQU ... re=related
gsxr
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WOW
UNREAL , NOW INTO AN INJECTOR AND FREEZE
UNREAL , NOW INTO AN INJECTOR AND FREEZE
BADSLED
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Unbelievable how quickly ethanol captures moisture! Great demonstration of the seperation process.
nor'easter
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Two years ago, I was able to purchase non ethanol gasoline from a Shell station here in Pennsylvania. Last year, non ethanol gasoline was no longer available from that local station. I would really like to know if non ethanol gasoline is available today.
I just purchased a lawn mower that has a label near the gas spout saying more than 10% ethanol in gas may cause engine damage.
I just purchased a lawn mower that has a label near the gas spout saying more than 10% ethanol in gas may cause engine damage.
sherlock29
TY 4 Stroke Guru
I work at a refinery here in NB... we currently blend regular, and mid-grade. Supreme is not touched with ethonal. so if you do not want ethanol fuel, use supreme/high grade.
the warnings on gas pumps, gas tanks etc. is to cover the legality side of things. Its a known fact that high amounts of alcohal may and can damage engines that are not designed to run on high amounts of alcohol. basically like a alcohol dragster, these motors a specifically built to run alcohol, and if gasoline is used in them it may and can hurt them also. last i checked, our product leaving is between 9.2-9.7% ethanol....
the warnings on gas pumps, gas tanks etc. is to cover the legality side of things. Its a known fact that high amounts of alcohal may and can damage engines that are not designed to run on high amounts of alcohol. basically like a alcohol dragster, these motors a specifically built to run alcohol, and if gasoline is used in them it may and can hurt them also. last i checked, our product leaving is between 9.2-9.7% ethanol....
Mooseman
I'm not all knowing. Post your question in forum.
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Did tons off research about ethanol after blowing three 2 stroke engines last season. Here's what I found:
1. Ethanol produces less energy, therefore, lower mileage
2. It leans out fuel mixture (hence how I blew the 2 strokes)
3. Water separation issues
4. Almost everywhere is forced to sell E10 in regular
I have one gas station here that still sells E5 at the same price as E10 so I buy that for my car. For the sleds though, I will buy only premium with no ethanol.
1. Ethanol produces less energy, therefore, lower mileage
2. It leans out fuel mixture (hence how I blew the 2 strokes)
3. Water separation issues
4. Almost everywhere is forced to sell E10 in regular
I have one gas station here that still sells E5 at the same price as E10 so I buy that for my car. For the sleds though, I will buy only premium with no ethanol.
Smelter
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i only put premium in my nytro....not for the Octane, but because in does not have ethanol
