AVgas, otherwise known as 100LL, or aviation gas - what is the bottom line about using it in our small engines, generators and mowers?
I know it has not been discussed in a while. Near me, are two small airports, the first one won't let you even pump it without an aircraft. The second one, will let me pump it, in my 5 gallon jerry can for (what I thought was a good price) of $3.85/gallon. From what I understand:
* 1) Using the 100 octane, AVgas, I can expect faster startups and better throttle response.
* 2) Using AVgas, I can expect the shelf life of this gas to last several YEARS, not a couple of months, like "car pump gas".
* 3) When AVgas dries, it leaves no varnish like residue behind, thus making carburetor cleaning & replacement, a thing of the past (almost).
* 4) No ethanol involved, so it is less likely to attract water, while sitting in the gas tank over the winter.
Questions:
* 5) Can I mix AV gas with automotive gas and use it in my small engines? How about using leftover AVgas in my vehicles?
* 6) Will I have any issues with small engine plugs fouling?
I have Lawn Boy mowers, a cold blooded Honda EU3000is generator and 2 cycle string trimmer. Generator doesn't want too keep running off the choke, until fully warm. Lawn Boys can be temperamental upon cold startup. Will AVgas improve their performance, or improve their fuel consumption?
I know it has not been discussed in a while. Near me, are two small airports, the first one won't let you even pump it without an aircraft. The second one, will let me pump it, in my 5 gallon jerry can for (what I thought was a good price) of $3.85/gallon. From what I understand:
* 1) Using the 100 octane, AVgas, I can expect faster startups and better throttle response.
* 2) Using AVgas, I can expect the shelf life of this gas to last several YEARS, not a couple of months, like "car pump gas".
* 3) When AVgas dries, it leaves no varnish like residue behind, thus making carburetor cleaning & replacement, a thing of the past (almost).
* 4) No ethanol involved, so it is less likely to attract water, while sitting in the gas tank over the winter.
Questions:
* 5) Can I mix AV gas with automotive gas and use it in my small engines? How about using leftover AVgas in my vehicles?
* 6) Will I have any issues with small engine plugs fouling?
I have Lawn Boy mowers, a cold blooded Honda EU3000is generator and 2 cycle string trimmer. Generator doesn't want too keep running off the choke, until fully warm. Lawn Boys can be temperamental upon cold startup. Will AVgas improve their performance, or improve their fuel consumption?
