Question About Lawn Mowers and Gasoline with Ethanol.
Jul 11, 2016 17:44:26 #
Jul 11, 2016 21:51:34 #
Meives wrote:
Most every town has a station that sells gas without Ethanol. It cost about $1.00 per gallon more than regular. Also marina's sell it.
Don't know where you got that idea....there are VERY few gas stations in Pa that sell non-ethanol gasoline.
Jul 11, 2016 21:54:57 #
chrisscholbe wrote:
I have a Toro.
Thanks to all for your responses.
Thanks to all for your responses.
Add Stabil for ethanol to your gas cans that you use for your small engines, it's available at any Lowes/Home Depot store!
Jul 11, 2016 21:55:27 #
dfran wrote:
Don't know where you got that idea....there are VERY few gas stations in Pa that sell non-ethanol gasoline.
LOL! There are 14 stations in the whole state of Ct that sell non-ethanol,according to my search. Buy the additive if you live here!
Jul 12, 2016 06:09:39 #
Jul 12, 2016 06:40:02 #
ad9mac wrote:
Usually find ethanol-free gas at a station that caters to boating. Live near a marina?
I don't know why I would do that if I can use a simple additive that is readily available anytime I need it? But I guess that's an option.
Jul 12, 2016 07:23:59 #
chrisscholbe wrote:
My new lawn mower says I should NOT use gasoline with ethanol.
I can't find anywhere that sells gasoline without ethanol.
What is the "harm" in using gasoline with ethanol?
I can't find anywhere that sells gasoline without ethanol.
What is the "harm" in using gasoline with ethanol?
That's ridiculous! Return it! 10% ethanol is the standard now. If there's a warranty problem, they'll blame it on the fuel. I've had quite a few mowers over the years, and not one required non-ethanol fuel. What kind of mower is this?
http://wivb.com/2015/06/03/unleaded-regular-in-your-lawn-mower-could-be-doing-harm/
Jul 12, 2016 07:26:29 #
chrisscholbe wrote:
I have a Toro.
Thanks to all for your responses.
Thanks to all for your responses.
What brand is the engine?
Are you sure they didn't say to avoid methanol?
Jul 12, 2016 08:37:52 #
jerryc41 wrote:
That's ridiculous! Return it! 10% ethanol is the standard now. If there's a warranty problem, they'll blame it on the fuel. I've had quite a few mowers over the years, and not one required non-ethanol fuel. What kind of mower is this?
http://wivb.com/2015/06/03/unleaded-regular-in-your-lawn-mower-could-be-doing-harm/
http://wivb.com/2015/06/03/unleaded-regular-in-your-lawn-mower-could-be-doing-harm/
Give us a break. Your mowers didn't even have motors.
The mowers will run fine with the ethanol and then will accumulate additional moisture as far as I can determine. Eventually I guess many don't run fine. Also,apparently there are requirements to run very lean and that makes for a touchy and often pulsating motor. At any rate,it is not carburetor friendly and we are dealing with it.
Jul 12, 2016 09:36:32 #
jamitjim73
Loc: Franklin,Tn.
For what it is worth. I have a 16yr old 17 hp. Briggs & Stratton on my riding mower. I put sat-bil in the gas each fill up and I have never had a problem. I use it in all my gas powered equipment. During winter months I start and run all my equipment once a month to keep them from a possible gum up.
Jul 12, 2016 09:52:20 #
chrisscholbe wrote:
My new lawn mower says I should NOT use gasoline with ethanol.
I can't find anywhere that sells gasoline without ethanol.
What is the "harm" in using gasoline with ethanol?
I can't find anywhere that sells gasoline without ethanol.
What is the "harm" in using gasoline with ethanol?
Make sure it's the lowest octane available.
Jul 12, 2016 10:02:42 #
Thanks everyone.
I think I have what I need now.
I appreciate everyone's help.
I think I have what I need now.
I appreciate everyone's help.
Jul 12, 2016 10:33:16 #
DaveO wrote:
Give us a break. Your mowers didn't even have motors.
In the early days, that was true. I used to cut the fields with a scythe. Then some guy invented the internal combustion engine, and they eventually found their way onto lawnmowers. Now I make as much noise and exhaust smell as my neighbors.
Jul 12, 2016 10:48:48 #
Cykdelic wrote:
Make sure it's the lowest octane available.
Some of the manufactures are recommending 89 octane,who the heck knows? I have to use high octane in my car at 50 cents a gallon more,so I use the 89 in Stihl,Honda,John Deere,Cub Cadet, I'm easy! The extra few bucks a year I could save could go to camera equipment,but my wife isn't that easy!
Jul 12, 2016 10:49:18 #
le boecere wrote:
That is the one I was going to suggest. On there I see at least 7 stations that offer ethanol free gas.
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