When was the last time you saw ethanol free gasoline?


When was the last time you saw ethanol free gasoline?

I put some in the bike just to see if there was a difference.

Comments

Ken Webster said…
Going to report back?
Jason ON said…
I've only been a mile since loading up with ethanol free. We'll see how it goes and I'll try and remember to update this.
Bill Brayman said…
Here boaters use it and it's available at various marine places. I started using in the weed whacker because it doesn't absorb moisture like ethanol gas does which when stored over the winter causes all sorts of gumminess and other problems.
Jason ON said…
So, it's a good gas to leave in the bike over the winter months?
Bill Brayman said…
Jason ON yep, relatively speaking because of the moisture problem, but still "they" suggest not storing gas long without an additive.
MTD said…
What brand name station?
James Karaganis said…
The energy content of ethanol-free gasoline is greater, so you will go further on a tank. Ethanol is actually a comparatively poor fuel.
Jason ON said…
Rob Andersen Murray's or Murphy's or something like that. It's down here in Elizabeth.
MTD said…
Jason ON I have one near me, I'll see if they have done the same
MTD said…
Jason ON ok here's places to get non ethanol blend in Colorado
Michael Smith said…
I have a station around the corner called Pure Gas that serves all octanes eth-0. They do a booming business with lawn care, boats, motorcycles, and ATVs. I've noticed better performance over time and longer range with the pure stuff vs. eth-10+. I haven't personally noticed this myself, but several different bike shops have said they've seen a difference with gumming up the intakes on ethanol gas.

Personal story of better over time performance. I was using whatever gas I could find when I needed it, bike started missing a lot and even dying mid-shift on the highway. I thought I just picked up some bad gas at one station, so I started mixing up my stops around town a bit. No improvement. Then I started hitting that little station around the corner from me and a couple other eth-0 places, and within a week the bike was running better. I don't go horribly out of my way to avoid ethanol, especially on long trips where gas locations can be limited, but as long as I try to find ethanol free gas most of the time I never have any issues now.
MTD said…
With our altitude, we're already at a power disadvantage of 5-10%, and the ethanol just compounds the issue more. I've read previously a 3-5% decrease in overall power, trying to find the article for both variables.

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