TruFuel for SUMMER storage...

[Touring5]

I've taken to using the TruFuel product for winter storage of my Echo leaf blower and weed trimmer (even though the blower gets occasional use in the Winter).

For the Toro snow blower, I have always just run it dry and then stored it in the mini-barn. This past Spring I decided to put in some TruFuel and store it. Turns out that wasn't a good idea. Not only did all the TruFuel evaporate in the warm summer temperatures, but whatever the oil they use remained. I couldn't get the thing to start until I realized the tank was dry, then when I added some mixed gas it was very difficult to start (unlike it ever has in the 15 years I've owned it). Once started, it blew a lot of smoke until warmed up (or burned off). After the that the thing starts and runs normally (with the gas/oil mix).

Since the TruFuel smells like solvents, I suspect it evaporated in the hot shed during the summer. Needless to say, I won't be using it for storing the snow blower again. I'm curious to see how it does in my chain saw which gets very irregular use.

 

[bubbatime]

I love the stuff. Use it in my Echo blower, trimmer, and chainsaw. I have a small 1/4 acre lot, so I use less than 3 cans a year. No more fuel problems or gunked up carburetors for me.

 

[Donald]

What solvents do you think it had in besides gas and oil? If there is air, sure it will evaporate.

 

[Touring5]

Originally Posted By: Donald
What solvents do you think it had in besides gas and oil? If there is air, sure it will evaporate.


I'm not sure it has gasoline in it. Smells a lot like toluene or something like that. The point is that gas+oil doesn't evaporate in that short amount of time like the TruFuel did.
But, like I said it works well for winter storage.

 

[itguy08]

All these botique gasses are basically Coleman Fuel with octane booster and other additives. Coleman fuel does evaporate very quickly so it makes sense.

That being said, TF is way too expensive for me and I've never had issues with my 2 stroke stuff.

 

[Woody71]

The can I purchased evaporated before I used it. Can was never opened. Haven't bought it since.

 

[Donald]

Originally Posted By: Woody71
The can I purchased evaporated before I used it. Can was never opened. Haven't bought it since.


Have a hard time believing that. The can has a good cap on it and is airtight.

 

[user52165]

Originally Posted By: itguy08


That being said, TF is way too expensive for me and I've never had issues with my 2 stroke stuff.


It's a lot cheaper than a trip to the service dept. or time spent cleaning out a carb. Maybe you can buy non-ethanol gas - I can't (thanks CA!). TruFuel works.