gerard
Veteran Member
Just thought I'd share a learning experience. Sept 09 bought a good commercial grade weed whacker. Worked fine until last week when I couldn't get it started. In to the shop, regular mechanic couldn't get her started, finally fixed and they said problem was water in gas and they couldn't warranty. Thought it was bull since I store gas inside, hadn't used in the rain, and keep the container sealed up. They asked what octane I used and I told them 87, told me that was the problem. Said the cheaper gas grades can have ethanol in it which attracts water out of the air. Went home, poured out some gas into a graduated plastic cylinder and sure enough, there was a blob of water in the bottom. (Confirmed with some kolor cut paste). I guess bottom line is my small engines will now run on high test. May save some of you some aggravation!!