Can I use this in E85 ethanol fuel?
1166716
That fuel has such a high content of ethanol, that I question how many cars are really set up to run it without long term negative effects. Even 10% ethanol blends are extremely hygroscopic.
1154664
We have used this pump for many liquids, including ethanol. Previously we used a snowmobile fuel pump which did not survive the ethanol. We've used this one for over a year with no noticeable corrosion. For the price, we would just replace it if it fails.
676170
50:1 fuel to oil ratio. I usually use a higher octane fuel. If it can be found, use fuel with little or no ethanol.
305741
Make sure the gas is fresh. If it's set anytime with ethanol in it, it wil lsuffer 'phase seperation' & form a mess in your tank. Clean or replace the fuel filter. Ethanol can attack the fuel lines & plug small orfices in a carb. Once you do get it straightened out, be sure to doctor your fuel with a good fuel conditioner/ preservative such as StaBil. Should keep the fuel 'sweet' for a year or so. Good luck.
1585384
On other Briggs and Stratton things I have it says ok with up to 10% ethanol fuel so as long as you don't use E85 I think you are ok. If you don't use the piece of equipment often I just use true fuel. Of course it's more expensive but since it doesn't have ethanol it doesn't ruin anything. On the package it says ok for up to 2 year storage. Also if you want ethanol free gas you can go to a marina if one is close by. Their are some websites that list ethanol free fuel by zip code.
281234
Yes. The O2 sensor does just that. It measures the O2 in the exhaust. E-85 is just ethanol and gasoline. Tuners who use this sensor do not use E-85 as we are trying to maximize horsepower by providing the best tune possible using real gasoline or race fuel and are not as concerned with saving the world. E-85 does not have as much energy per given volume as high octane gasoline, so why would you use it if you are trying to win races?
1918317
You should NOT use any ethanol gas in small engines. Regular non alcohol gas is recommended. Furthermore take note of a very important factor here..... Gas MOSTLY ethanol based will not have a very long shelf life before it breaks down. If not used up in a month throw it out. Even the use of fuel stabil does not help. Its best if you cant find any regular gas non ethanol to only buy enough that will get you by for a month. Don't chance it and gum up your carb.
548413
Yes, of course. If it has electric fuel injectors you can use it. No matter who makes it.
1874001
I use it in my BMW transmission and final drive that also calls for 80W-90 so I would say you should be fine.
1276472
Great question but not really sure. Would be a great question for Husqvarna. I've been told that with ethanol added in gasoline, it tends to degrade the fuel lines, over time, in these types of equipment. I had that experience in a Mastercraft leaf blower. Sorry, not much help..best of luck!
1585383
Honestly I don't know, David. You could order a diaphragm for the carb and soak it in gasoline to see what happens. I live in California which uses 5% or less ethanol in some of its gas. It did not affect my carb. Probably it's ok but I can't say for certain.
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
1476996
I would not use this with fuel. The product is top notch for many other projects.
1802296
It depends on the actual ethanol % in the gas but the unit is designed to use ethanol added gas. I, however use ONLY 91 octane nonoxygenated gas in all of my small engines containing no ethanol.
1112025
Here's the trick. Small, high compression engines like chain saws and weed eaters are designed to run 87 with no ethanol. Except in most places this doesn't exist anymore. Ethanol is added in just about all gas except the highest octanes at some gas stations (that's the way it is here in Wisconsin anyway). Running ethanol in your small engine will very likely cause damage to it. So the really important thing is to use gas with no ethanol no more than a two months old. In order to do that you may have to use a higher octane depending on where you live and what's available to you. My next chain saw may very well be electric. These small gas engines are touchy.
21829
I wouldn't, this is a strong solvent and the sending unit for the gas level changed a bit when I used the product. Use this product with 4 gallons of fuel no more.
323307
Sam this Briggs & Stratton engine manual says to use unleaded gas with no more than 10% ethanol. Never use E-85 blend. If you can find ethanol-free gas it should run fine (if not better).