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Frodge
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 Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2019 5:04 pm Post subject: Ethanol free gas switch |
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| Since I’ve owned my bug, I’m pretty sure the gas has always had ethanol in it. I’ve moved and have the opportunity to use ethanol free gasoline. With that being said, I’ve not had problems with the ethanol gas as of yet. Will I be introducing a problem by going back to ethanol free after years of using the ethanol. |
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viiking
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| Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2019 5:33 pm Post subject: Re: Ethanol free gas switch |
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No!
But after years of using ethanol, check the entire fuel system hoses to make sure they are not deteriorated. Then double check after a few weeks to make sure the new fuel is still compatible with the rubber hoses originally installed. It should be OK.
The car will probably run better.
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Tim Donahoe
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| Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2019 6:04 pm Post subject: Re: Ethanol free gas switch |
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I’ve used ethanol gas for twenty-five years. No problem, except you lose a couple miles per gallon.
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gt1953
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| Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2019 6:50 am Post subject: Re: Ethanol free gas switch |
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Pure Gas or ethanol free. I choose Pure gas. Runs better no worry about hoses getting bad. Our Subaru gets 8 more MPG when using it. The VW's get better mileage as well. The fuel smell like it used to years ago.
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Zundfolge1432 
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| Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2019 8:15 am Post subject: Re: Ethanol free gas switch |
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| Pure Gas or ethanol free. I choose Pure gas. Runs better no worry about hoses getting bad. Our Subaru gets 8 more MPG when using it. The VW's get better mileage as well. The fuel smell like it used to years ago. |
The fact is there are multiple blends depending on where you are located so what works for one segment may be problematic in another. Those areas where it’s straight ethanol seem to have less problems. I would ask around and visit the shops that do small engine repair and older automotive repair. The key to using ethanol is buy it and use it quickly, don’t let it sit around. Phase separation can be a problem.
I am lucky enough to have choice here so with my limited driving I choose 100% gasoline and I’m paying 30 cents more per gallon. My jap cars get ethanol. There is no correct answer, it depends on what works in your area. Corn farmers are sure happy some folks really like ethanol 😀 |
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gt1953
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| Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2019 10:00 am Post subject: Re: Ethanol free gas switch |
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Oh for all of my small engines, lawnmower, outboard, weed wacker etc it is the pure gas.
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johneliot
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| Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2019 5:48 pm Post subject: Re: Ethanol free gas switch |
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I agree with using pure gas in small engines. I can't tell you how much better and how fewer problems I have with my blower and weed wacker since I started using premixed canned gas.
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bluebus86
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| Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2019 6:13 pm Post subject: Re: Ethanol free gas switch |
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| Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
| gt1953 wrote: |
| Pure Gas or ethanol free. I choose Pure gas. Runs better no worry about hoses getting bad. Our Subaru gets 8 more MPG when using it. The VW's get better mileage as well. The fuel smell like it used to years ago. |
The fact is there are multiple blends depending on where you are located so what works for one segment may be problematic in another. Those areas where it’s straight ethanol seem to have less problems. I would ask around and visit the shops that do small engine repair and older automotive repair. The key to using ethanol is buy it and use it quickly, don’t let it sit around. Phase separation can be a problem.
I am lucky enough to have choice here so with my limited driving I choose 100% gasoline and I’m paying 30 cents more per gallon. My jap cars get ethanol. There is no correct answer, it depends on what works in your area. Corn farmers are sure happy some folks really like ethanol 😀 |
Some folks dont have a choice. Mandates prevent that choice.
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sb001
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| Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2019 7:01 pm Post subject: Re: Ethanol free gas switch |
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| bluebus86 wrote: |
Some folks dont have a choice. Mandates prevent that choice. |
Prove it.
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bluebus86
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| Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2019 7:26 pm Post subject: Re: Ethanol free gas switch |
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| sb001 wrote: |
| bluebus86 wrote: |
Some folks dont have a choice. Mandates prevent that choice. |
Prove it. |
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