Is it good for gas with >10 % ethanol alcohol use?
1516276
You can run E85 gas in the hose and primer ball, but if you run anything more than 10% ethanol it will ruin the carburetor on your boat motor.
1148963
Where I live, E10 gasoline is all we have. I've been using stabilizer in that gas since the ethanol was mandated. The E10 gas takes a while to go stale and get appreciable water separation. Nevertheless, if you are going to keep gasoline in the generator, stabilized or not, keep only a small amount in it, then start and run it every couple of weeks for 30-60 minutes. That will keep the water separation and stale gas problem to a minimum. In addition, when and if you need the generator you will know how to use it and be confident of it starting.
1585382
Although ethanol is not really good for any engine, engine seals, diaphragms, hoses, etc. have for the last 25 yrs or so been made of more ethanol-resistant material, up to a level of 10%. The newer 15% ethanol and e-85 (85% ethanol, 15% gasoline) are a different story. They both would be VERY destructive (corrosive) to most engine components, including the metal parts, except for those made within the last couple of yrs and labeled as safe for these fuels. With new research showing that toxins produced from ethanol being as high as, or higher than, petroleum, and the cost of ethanol being higher than petroleum, it would behoove us to go back to petroleum entirely. Although ethanol is not really good for any engine, engine seals, diaphragms, hoses, etc. have for the last 25 yrs or so been made of more ethanol-resistant material, up to a level of 10%. The newer 15% ethanol and e-85 (85% ethanol, 15% gasoline) are a different story. They both would be VERY destructive (corrosive) to most engine components, including the metal parts, except for those made within the last couple of yrs and labeled as safe for these fuels. With new research showing that toxins produced from ethanol being as high as, or higher than, petroleum, and the cost of ethanol being... » Read More Although ethanol is not really good for any engine, engine seals, diaphragms, hoses, etc. have for the last 25 yrs or so been made of more ethanol-resistant material, up to a level of 10%. The newer 15% ethanol and e-85 (85% ethanol, 15% gasoline) are a different story. They both would be VERY destructive (corrosive) to most engine components, including the metal parts, except for those made within the last couple of yrs and labeled as safe for these fuels. With new research showing that toxins produced from ethanol being as high as, or higher than, petroleum, and the cost of ethanol being higher than petroleum, it would behoove us to go back to petroleum entirely. « Show Less
342195
In my Irish family, we never run out of alcohol! Seriously, take several Esbit 1300 Fuel Tablets and wrap firmly in some aluminum foil; these are your back-up fuel supply. A small cup is provided in the cook-set and the tablets will work there. I use Ethanol...Everclear 190 proof...as fuel. Somewhat more expensive than denatured alcohol but spillage or leakage onto your food is no problem with Ethanol; but denatured alcohol or Methanol, often sold as starter fluid for cars under the brand name of HEET, will poison your food and make it unsafe to eat. Ethanol does have a slight yellowish tint to the flame as it burns...another advantage to other fuels mentioned which burn almost invisibly in strong light. Always be sure your alcohol fuel cup is dead-out before adding alcohol or you will have flare up and a surprise fire with which to deal. Incidentally, I had a supplementary lid made up by minibulldesigns.com, diameter of 12 cm., which covers the main pot to keep food from cooling off too fast whilst one uses the smaller pot/pan for eating. The same lid works adequately if the small pot is used for heating tea-water, for example, to retain higher temperatures. I hope this was helpful to you.
323310
Ethanol free is always best, but I have been using regular gas with no real problem.
2016472
If you follow instructions, not difficult at all. I put StaBil gas stabilizer in the ethanol-free gasoline I use. Run all gas out of the carburetor when finished. Usually starts on first or second pull.
1148961
It's not recommend . I was told by the company to use an Ethanol treatment in the gas. This generator you do not mix oil in the gas . That means it needs oil put in it .
54668
yes you can and you can also use methanol...go to your local auto parts store and by heat the gas treatment the one in the yellow plastic bottle that's the one that I use and it works great I do not like the one that comes in the red bottlealso when you go camping you can take that bottle with you and always have it
1918315
Yes. Owner's manual specifically states that ethanol gasoline will reduce engine life. Use of ethanol gas will void the 7 year warranty.
2075304
What kinda gas have you ran? I ONLY use NON ethanol premium. Any small engine is way better off with no ethanol in the gas. Dump out your old gas and get fresh stuff without ethanol. Mine still starts within 3 pulls every time.
1918320
NO. Beside, in CA, you can't get any gas that doesn't have "up to" 10% ethanol.
1918319
Haven't seen gas that hasn't contained ethanol since the 70's. Ethanol will gum up any and all small gas engines carbs. Clogges screens, needel valves , disovles rubber diaphrams and hoses. The only thing you can do is to slow the damage down. Sta bil is the old stand by for prolonging shelf life. Resently new to market is Star Tron which is an enzymem that helps break down the sugars in ethanol that causes the problems. Still fresh gas is the better. For prolonged storage drain um and run um dry. 7 year warranties really..
2254761
ABSOLUTELY NOT. YOU WILL BURN UP THE ENGINE sorry for the all caps. The engine is jetted what to lean for any gasoline with more than 10% alcohol / ethanol and even you did 're jet it correctly you would have to find special 2 cycle oil compatible with that hi of alcohol content. plus all small engine carburetors are not adjustable thanks to the pea. I do not believe that there is any small engines that will run on e85. And if you did you would voids your warranty. And putting e85 in engines not designed for it is against the stupid law. Just trying to be helpful. Ethanol is extremely damaging to small engines, ask any small engine mechanic or power equipment dealership. P.s. I hate ethanol ABSOLUTELY NOT. YOU WILL BURN UP THE ENGINE sorry for the all caps. The engine is jetted what to lean for any gasoline with more than 10% alcohol / ethanol and even you did 're jet it correctly you would have to find special 2 cycle oil compatible with that hi of alcohol content. plus all small engine carburetors are not adjustable thanks to the pea. I do not believe that there is any small engines that will run on e85. And if you did you would voids your warranty. And putting e85 in engines not designed for it is against the stupid law. Just trying to be helpful. Ethanol is... » Read More ABSOLUTELY NOT. YOU WILL BURN UP THE ENGINE sorry for the all caps. The engine is jetted what to lean for any gasoline with more than 10% alcohol / ethanol and even you did 're jet it correctly you would have to find special 2 cycle oil compatible with that hi of alcohol content. plus all small engine carburetors are not adjustable thanks to the pea. I do not believe that there is any small engines that will run on e85. And if you did you would voids your warranty. And putting e85 in engines not designed for it is against the stupid law. Just trying to be helpful. Ethanol is extremely damaging to small engines, ask any small engine mechanic or power equipment dealership. P.s. I hate ethanol « Show Less
567302
Unleaded gas. Not diesel. Not more than 10% ethanol. Use mid grade gas (or even high octane) and it will run like a charm.
1918321
Don't know , can you get gas without ethanol? I been told by the boating guys to use super unleaded , it gives better results due to longer shelf life, stays fresh.
369310
I put the required amount in some ethanol gas that was three years old and ran it in my lawnmower with no problem. This gas had stabil added 3 years ago. Worked great!!
591245
I would say no. Because permatex 80019 is not resistant to gas. your gas tank would probably start leaking. You need to find a sealant that resist gas. Or maybe you just do not need sealant.