high octane fuel concern

[ray66v]

Using 100LL, the whole violation of federal law thing aside, is too expensive. By the way, it's not tested the same way as auto gas, (the r+m/2 method), so it's not really 100 octane either, at $6 a gallon. Which as stated, doesn't increase performance in lower compression engines anyway.

Ideally, you find boat gas, (which is ethanol free). And half the cost.

Though I never did it, I do know several people who use auto gas in their airplanes, and they all have for many hours, over a very long time. None of them have ever had any issues.

They also don't ever have lead fouled spark plugs.

 

[Looking4new]

The only decent gas station around here (Shell) sells premium gas and advertises that is has NO ethanol. This I used to buy for the Jeep AND all the small engines. Now I run the Jeep on regular gas and the small engines on the 0% ethanol Premium gas.
The last tank of fuel I put into the Jeep before I park it for the summer (while I am at work I don't use it) will be premium as I will have it parked for about 5-6 months.

 

[buickanddeere]

Using 100LL, the whole violation of federal law thing aside, is too expensive. By the way, it's not tested the same way as auto gas, (the r+m/2 method), so it's not really 100 octane either, at $6 a gallon. Which as stated, doesn't increase performance in lower compression engines anyway.

Ideally, you find boat gas, (which is ethanol free). And half the cost.

Though I never did it, I do know several people who use auto gas in their airplanes, and they all have for many hours, over a very long time. None of them have ever had any issues.

They also don't ever have lead fouled spark plugs.

For all the gasoline the small engines use , who cares if it is another $10-$50 a season. The idea behind 100LL that while it has more octane than most applications require . 100LL is readily accessible , contains no ethanol and does not gum up or corrode fuel systems .

 

[LD1]

Between toe mower, atv, saws, weed eater, logsplitter, pressure washer, etc.....I probably burn 100-150 gallon a year.

Alot more than $10 a year difference

 

[ray66v]

For all the gasoline the small engines use , who cares if it is another $10-$50 a season. The idea behind 100LL that while it has more octane than most applications require . 100LL is readily accessible , contains no ethanol and does not gum up or corrode fuel systems .

That's fine, if you use 5 gallons a year.

I am well aware of the qualities of 100LL. I've bought thousands of gallons of it.

 

[lostcreekranch]

We use 20-25 gallons of gasoline per month primarily for John Deere Z820A Zero Turn, Polaris Ranger, 3 pressure washers and assorted 2 cycle chain saws, trimmers, blower, etc. Corvette only gets 100-200 miles per year.

Two tractors are diesel and we have 300 gallon bulk tank. I do not want to store bulk gasoline because of the ethanol contamination.

I never have gas more than a few weeks old. I started treating all gasoline with Stabil Marine 360 a little over 3 years ago. Problems with carbs, fuel lines, etc. on 2-stroke equipment are completely gone. Everything starts easy, usually one pull. The Swisher walk behind line trimmer, that was a hard start from new, now starts easily even after a few months of non use.

BTW, I buy only 87 octane, except for the Corvette.

 

[Dave M7040]

I am starting to take a serious look at running some of my 4 strokes on propane.

I already have a permanently installed 22 kw Generac and being able to stoke the fuel forever sure makes things easier.

The snorkel conversion kits look quite easy to install and use.

When I have a few bucks after Christmas, I am going to try the conversion on two portable generators.

Dave

 

[ray66v]

I am going to try the conversion on two portable generators. Dave

I considered that, but the kit maker said there would be a power loss.

I'm pushing my 5500 watt generator to the limit on gasoline.

 

[fried1765]

For all the gasoline the small engines use , who cares if it is another $10-$50 a season. The idea behind 100LL that while it has more octane than most applications require . 100LL is readily accessible , contains no ethanol and does not gum up or corrode fuel systems .

EXACTLY CORRECT !!!

I have a gas TLB, a gas 8N, two gas riding mowers, and a bunch of small gas engines.

My TLB uses the most gas of the bunch, and probably uses 25 gallons per year.

All other machines combined, likely use another 15 gallons.

40 gallons, total each year, completely avoiding ethanol gas damage & storage issues.

100LL works for me !!!

If plugs ever should get lead fouled, I can clean, or replace them.

Non ethanol automotive gas is not available within 50 miles.

 

[buickanddeere]

Between toe mower, atv, saws, weed eater, logsplitter, pressure washer, etc.....I probably burn 100-150 gallon a year.

Alot more than $10 a year difference

I would pay the difference just to prevent production loss and repair costs caused by ethanol fuel.