Done with Ethanol gas

[Brian N.]

This past spring I switched from regular gas (10% added ethanol) to non ethanol gas. Even with an additive to the regular gas I still had starting problems, fouled carburetor, rough running engines especially when the gas was a couple of months old. Even my snow blower did not take kindly to "summer" gas. Since switching, my Honda outboard, lawn mower and snow blower run much smother and start more easily. Zero carburetor problems. The one downside is the price. Non ethanol gas is not available here on Long Island (rumors of a station selling it now and then never pan out). I've been getting the gallon cans at Lowes but $$$$. However the good thing is that I may use a pint for the outboard on a typical sail, very little for the lawn mower, and even the big snow blower sips gas. I'm curious if others on the forum have switched and seen an improvement in their small engines.

[Wolverine]

Both gas stations in our town sell ethanol free gas and I've been using it for the last 3 years, but I'm still having issues with the outboards. The riding mower, generator, and power washer I use regular gas without issue. I use the canned fuel in my chainsaw and line trimmer.

[Doug SC]

There are several stations around here with pumps for ethanol free gas. I always use this for my outboards, chainsaws, mowers etc. I also add Sea Foam or Stabil fuel stabilizers. What doesn't get used by the next sailing season I pour into the car tank and start over again. I do use the small cans for on boat storage and the chainsaw.