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Location: Hayward, WI | In the past I read many articles talking about how ethanol gas was ok to use in a boat motor, and even ok for storage as long as a fuel stabilizer was used.
I fish a lot, and during use never had a motor problem as I burned through the gas quickly enough.
I did have storage problems though, even after treating my gas. Ended up getting a little gummy something stuck in a carb jet twice. Since then I spend an extra little bit of money and buy gas without alcohol in it and have had no problems since. It might be easier for me, since a 50hp 4 stroke tiller doesn't use much gas, but the difference in dollars for me buying non oxy gas was not much at all for the year, and I appreciate the hassle free use and peace of mind it gives me.
Probably get better gas mileage with ethanol free gas anyway.
Tucker |
