Non ethanol gas at gas station

[Eddie]

If I remember correctly, I think E10 had about 5.6% less energy than the fuel with NO alcohol fuel.

 

[RDY4WAR]

The gas station nearest to me has the same except it's 87 octane and $4.59/gal. I just use E10.

 

[Allaneddie]

Here in coastal South Carolina you see lots of bigger outboard boats filling up with that non-ethanol before they head to the landing.
Alcohol sitting for long time in 100 gallon tanks can cause separation of water and ethanol.
I also use that in my mower and any gas powered lawn equipmment.

 

[Fabulous50s]

How did you wire it so the electric fuel pump stops should the engine stall? I had looked for a previous boat and did not see any marine rated relays that would stop the fuel pump if the engine stalled but would still run it for 10 to 20 seconds when the key was first turned on. I went back to a mechanical fuel pump.

I used this, it's worked well for 2 years so far. Does exactly what you want.

about a 5 second "prime" when powered up, and connects to the coil or anything that pulses. As long as there is a pulse about every 1 second the contacts remain closed. It's epoxy filled.

 

[Linctex]

It’s almost $1 per gallon extra

I put it in all of my small engines…
It’s cheaper than buying new carburetors!

 

[nomas]

I only use E0 in my generators and pressure washer . My mowers get used year round so no point paying extra for fuel that's going to get used quickly .

 

[Bighorn2500]

90 octane non-ethanol at the (Lake Orion) Kroger gas station was $4.99 a gallon this morning. Regular 87 octane $3.79. I use it in the generator and lawn mower, etc. so the carbs don’t gum up.

 

[odotb]

I asked my local Stihl dealer about the low octane in ethanol free gas. He said that's all they use and have never had a problem.

 

[Nukeman7]

I was grumbling having to pay 3.29 for 87 octane this morning. Almost no ethanol free options in the central Virginia area.

FYI...here are two Richmond area stations on West Broad that sell E-0 gas.

 

[mr_boring]

Well the price is high but I am hoping this is a sign of things to come with non ethanol gas.

Would like my marina to go with non ethanol gas.

I don't think I've ever seen a marina that didn't sell no corn juice gas. Wow

 

[tblt44]

No ethanol is the only thing that goes in my
Boat
4 wheeler
Mower
Pressure washer
Blower
String Trimmer
Generator

Cars only thing that gets ethanol gas
Carburetors don't like ethanol gas sitting in them.

 

[mr_boring]

There is a growing chain of gas stations in my area called Quiktrip, They have E0 readily available for about $1 over 87, plus a really good layout. My weekend commute usually starts there for gas, coffee, etc

Once the QT invasion starts it never lets up. I remember when the first one opened up around here. Now I pass 5-6 going to work (11 miles)

7-11 are trying to catch up. There are 2 fairly new ones about 700-800 yards apart close to me. Up here by work, there is a set of Circle K's catty corner to one another, as well as a set of QT's only separated by the interstate.

 

[Donald]

Typically pump E0 is the base fuel for high octane before they put the 10% ETOH in at the terminal. So it'll be around 90 octane, a couple points less than what you get for high-test.

If you like it, buy it, try to get some economy of scale going. As a niche product it's occupying a tank, and maintaining those is expensive.

Could they mix things at the station? They must do some of that already otherwise they would need five tanks for diesel, E0 and the three E10 grades.

 

[Nukeman7]

Could they mix things at the station? They must do some of that already otherwise they would need five tanks for diesel, E0 and the three E10 grades.

Not sure about all gas stations, but around here, the tanker trucks deliver regular (87 octane) and premium (91-93 octane) to the E10 tanks. The pump blends those two grades to make mid-grade E10 (89 octane). Therefore, they have four separate tanks for diesel, E0, E10 (87 octane) and E10 (91-93 octane).

 

[The Lube Guy]

Ethanol Free Gas is a scam.

 

[Donald]

Not sure about all gas stations, but around here, the tanker trucks deliver regular (87 octane) and premium (91-93 octane) to the E10 tanks. The pump blends those two grades to make mid-grade E10 (89 octane). Therefore, they have four separate tanks for diesel, E0, E10 (87 octane) and E10 (91-93 octane).

And some stations have off-road diesel also.

 

[Donald]

Ethanol Free Gas is a scam.

In what way? More expensive than it should be? It's certainly the better gas for a boat or OPE.

 

[Jetronic]

Complaining about that price! We can only get e10 here. My local prices. Much more out in the desert stations

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You're getting close to euro pricing of fuel.... 95ron E10 is about 1.6 euro here for 1 litre, or about 6 euro for a gallon

 

[tbm5690]

Ethanol Free Gas is a scam.

Please do explain.

 

[The Lube Guy]

Please do explain.

You can get a testing kit or bottle and test it yourself to ensure you get what you're paying for.

Here is an example: https://www.amazon.com/2-Pack-Reusable-Ethanol-Testing-Kit/dp/B0C4WS1FVR

You don't have to take my word, just test it yourself.