Abby's Guide to Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more)
Username Password
Discussions Reviews More Guides
Abby’s Guide > Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) > Discussions > 10% ethanol in gasoline

Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Search For:
royster


" It is the use of power tools that separates man from animals"

Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Joined: Feb 11, 2011
Points: 284

10% ethanol in gasoline
Original Message   Jun 21, 2011 8:43 pm
I have used the   10% ethanol/ 90% gasoline mixture in the 4 cycle engines in my snowblowers, lawn mowers , tractors , trucks and cars .with no apparent problems . I haven't owned a chainsaw  for about  12 years, but recently purchased a Poulin 3416. I didn't know if I should use the 10/90  in it . I am using  the Poulin oil , 40-1 mixture.   I bought  premium gas as it contains  no ethanol and have been using it, although it is more expensive.  Just wondering if I should try the 10/90 in it.
This message was modified Jun 21, 2011 by royster


Replies: 1 - 4 of 4View as Outline
borat


Joined: Nov 10, 2007
Points: 2692

Re: 10% ethanol in gasoline
Reply #1   Jun 22, 2011 1:59 pm
I use nothing but regular E10 pump gas in everything I own (two and four stroke) and have never had an issue.  Use it.
borat


Joined: Nov 10, 2007
Points: 2692

Re: 10% ethanol in gasoline
Reply #2   Jun 22, 2011 1:59 pm
deleted duplicate
This message was modified Jun 22, 2011 by borat
royster


" It is the use of power tools that separates man from animals"

Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Joined: Feb 11, 2011
Points: 284

Re: 10% ethanol in gasoline
Reply #3   Jun 23, 2011 10:05 pm
 Thanks

mml4


Snow is good,
Deep snow is better!


Joined: Dec 31, 2003
Points: 544

Re: 10% ethanol in gasoline
Reply #4   Jun 26, 2011 9:22 am
When I purchased my string trimmer,back pack blower and hedge trimmer the dealer made a big deal about using premium grade fuel in these 2 stroke applications. He said it will prevent carbon build up and detonation. I have done so based on not using that much fuel over a season so the $ didn't make much of a difference. I did ask the local landscaper and he said he uses regular grade in all his machines but had heard of the 2 stroke/premium protocol.

The manuals for my Echo units call for 89 octane and higher that may contain up to 15% MTBE. It specificly states that alcohol fuels are NOT approved. Well-There is no longer any fuel available with MTBE and all the fuel in NY where I reside contains alcohol.

My point is the use of which fuel grade and why is not really clear based on what manuals call for /real world experience.

While I use  premium the only thing I believe anyone is sure of is alcohol added to gas will cause the old style fuel lines to break down. Use what you want but make sure the lines are of the TYGON variety.

Marc

SnapperV210P,Toro22177,TroyBilt42010Snowthrower,Craftsman Shredder,American Turbo Pressure Washer HondaGX200,Stihl011Saw,EchoPas260Trimmer Edger,EchoPB602Blower,EchoHCR150Hedge Clipper
Replies: 1 - 4 of 4View as Outline
Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Guide   •   Discussions  Reviews  
AbbysGuide.com   About Us   Terms of Use   Privacy Policy   Contact Us
Copyright 1998-2024 AbbysGuide.com. All rights reserved.
Site by Take 42