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Companies in central ohio that don't put ethanol in their fuel?
3/9/2012 6:59:04 PM
Does anybody know of some? I read that Ohio doesn't have a law requiring them to label fuels containing ethanol (on ethanol.org website). Aside from seeing a label, is there any way to find out?
3/9/2012 7:01:31 PM
I have a great way of testing the gas. Put it in the plastic tank of my motorcycle, and wait to see if it distorts it.
If so? You got some ethanol.
If so? You got some ethanol.
3/9/2012 7:31:46 PM
Somehow I suspect you'll see a placard specifying "May contain up to xx% Ethanol" on every gas pump in North America.
What engine has special fuel requirements?
–– Chuck
What engine has special fuel requirements?
–– Chuck
3/9/2012 10:16:05 PM
The AMA supports the use of cleaner-burning fuels, but we are concerned that gasoline containing more than 10 percent ethanol could result in premature engine damage or failure while a motorcycle is being ridden. - AMA
3/9/2012 11:48:32 PM
Originally Posted By Chuck:
What engine has special fuel requirements?
–– Chuck
What engine has special fuel requirements?
–– Chuck
It's for an older motorcycle.. manual says you shouldn't use fuels with ethanol in them.. but it looks like I don't have a choice
I also wanted to maximize my mpg.3/10/2012 4:11:14 AM
The few sample we test at work, we see roughly 5-10% using a BG fuel tester (simple graduated tube with X amount of water and X amount of gasoline)..
I run a 2 stroke triple in a PWC with synthetic oil (premix) and no issues since 2000, probably millions of assorted flavor bike, car, and lawn equipment all running pump gasoline,, they not dropping like flys. Keep fresh fuel, change oil if applicable (4 stroke), and carry on.
I run a 2 stroke triple in a PWC with synthetic oil (premix) and no issues since 2000, probably millions of assorted flavor bike, car, and lawn equipment all running pump gasoline,, they not dropping like flys. Keep fresh fuel, change oil if applicable (4 stroke), and carry on.
3/10/2012 7:51:56 AM
Some quick Googling research (!) indicates that some premium gasoline may be ethanol free. And I'm guessing aviation gasoline is as well, but I doubt the local FBO will allow you to put no-road-trax fuel a motorcycle. I know many years ago Avgas was a common fuel for racing snowmobiles
–– Chuck.
–– Chuck.
3/10/2012 9:04:26 AM
Check out top tier fuels. They list which manufactures use the least ethanol. Like stated above if you collect fuel samples and mix with water the ethanol collects with the water to show how much is in the gas. Gas doesn't seem to be as bad as it used to betheh are legally able to put up to 10%ethanol and about 5 years we would commonly see around 14- 20%.
3/10/2012 9:06:58 AM
Go to realgas.com
It should list any in your area. Sorry, I can't make the link hot.
It should list any in your area. Sorry, I can't make the link hot.
3/10/2012 11:10:59 AM
Originally Posted By Chuck:
And I'm guessing aviation gasoline is as well, but I doubt the local FBO will allow you to put no-road-trax fuel a motorcycle.
About 30yr ago, I used to take 5 gallon fuel can to mini airport, they would sell to me, and I had them charge me excise tax to cover our butts at the time.. BP card fine print on back says card good for purchase of aviation fuels.. not tried it though. Then you free to take it home and dispense as pleased, which was a V8 Vega with 12.5:1 pistons..
I know many years ago Avgas was a common fuel for racing snowmobiles
I ran AVGAS in my Suzuki RM 250 and 370 way back then
–– Chuck.
And I'm guessing aviation gasoline is as well, but I doubt the local FBO will allow you to put no-road-trax fuel a motorcycle.
About 30yr ago, I used to take 5 gallon fuel can to mini airport, they would sell to me, and I had them charge me excise tax to cover our butts at the time.. BP card fine print on back says card good for purchase of aviation fuels.. not tried it though. Then you free to take it home and dispense as pleased, which was a V8 Vega with 12.5:1 pistons..
I know many years ago Avgas was a common fuel for racing snowmobiles
I ran AVGAS in my Suzuki RM 250 and 370 way back then
–– Chuck.
3/10/2012 12:01:36 PM
3/11/2012 8:37:43 AM
Originally Posted By Chuck:
Some quick Googling research (!) indicates that some premium gasoline may be ethanol free. And I'm guessing aviation gasoline is as well, but I doubt the local FBO will allow you to put no-road-trax fuel a motorcycle. I know many years ago Avgas was a common fuel for racing snowmobiles
Some quick Googling research (!) indicates that some premium gasoline may be ethanol free. And I'm guessing aviation gasoline is as well, but I doubt the local FBO will allow you to put no-road-trax fuel a motorcycle. I know many years ago Avgas was a common fuel for racing snowmobiles
100LL avgas is currently required to be ethanol free. Keep in mind that it has somewhere around 4x the amount of lead as the old leaded gas we used to put in our cars. Not recommended for auto use as lead fouling can become an issue. The mogas that some airports sell specifically for experimentals with Rotax engines could have up to 5% ethanol now (Rotax is now allowing 5% ethanol for their engines).
3/11/2012 10:42:35 AM
IIRC it's what screwing up all the HPFP on BMW's
3/11/2012 11:42:00 AM
This is why I have a diesel now...
