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JoelKlein
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While I wait for the snow, what about the fuel?
Original Message Dec 25, 2011 9:50 am |
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Happy holidays every one! ... bought the toro 1028 OXE back in October, right after the very first early snow storm. Was not able to try it in snow... I added the startron stabilizer And filled up the tank with 93 octane. I tested the new baby, showed off without spinning augers... But now it's a long time unused. My question is: is it okay for the fuel to sit in the carb for such a long time? Thanks!
This message was modified Dec 25, 2011 by JoelKlein
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Intruder
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Re: While I wait for the snow, what about the fuel?
Reply #22 Dec 26, 2011 3:21 pm |
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Just to make sure we differentiate..... A car may or may not have computer adjusted timing, to maximize performance to the octane rating. Now I seriously doubt my SB has a computer chip in it  ... correct me if I'm wrong... so using the recommended octane is highly recommended....... |
mml4
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Re: While I wait for the snow, what about the fuel?
Reply #24 Dec 26, 2011 5:12 pm |
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I use 87 in my 4 stroke ope and 91 in my 2 strokes because the Echo dealer told me to do it 10 years ago when I bought my blower and string trimmer. This was about the time the fuel additive package went from MTBE to alcohol. I haven't had a problem but I may not have experienced any with regular so who knows. The difference in $ for the amount of 2 stroke i use is negligible. I also own an FJ cruiser (2007) which suggested premium grade in the owners manual. I can report that when i tried 87 the fuel mileage dropped by about 2mpg. When I went back to 91 the mileage went back up. Marc
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FrankMA
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Re: While I wait for the snow, what about the fuel?
Reply #25 Dec 26, 2011 5:30 pm |
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I agree 100%. But the Manuel states it needs gas from a GOOD gas station. What in world does it mean? I would guess they mean Shell, Mobil, Sunoco, etc... as corporate policy would most likely set standards to ensure a high quality product is maintained and delivered.
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JoelKlein
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Re: While I wait for the snow, what about the fuel?
Reply #29 Dec 26, 2011 8:00 pm |
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Injectors, air cleaners and headers will do nothing to increase compression ratios.
Higher octane fuels can help hp when the if the ecu can advance the timing by helping the engine not have pre-ignition or ping thus increasing hp a bit.
Most engines will not see any difference in performance or gas milage using high octane fuel. In fact a low compression engine (8:1)will probably run worse on high octane gas.
According to you. High octane will make the engine worse. Why? And how? Pls explain. Thanks
This message was modified Dec 26, 2011 by JoelKlein
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