[ale] [OT] - Ethanol-free gas in the Atlanta area?

[Sean Kilpatrick]

Yes, absolutely.  Gasoline mixed with ethanol degrades quickly (think 
weeks, not months.) The ethanol causes crud to form in aluminum carbs and 
rots out the rubber fuel lines in small engines, especially two-strokes.  
The carbs on these engines MUST be drained dry after each use to prevent 
damage.  I speak from bitter experience. :(

The solution is simple: use ethanol-free gasoline and add Sta-bil to the 
gas. A treated 2 gallon tank will last all summer.

Sean

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On Friday, September 20, 2013 02:48:11 am Jeff Hubbs wrote:
> But is ethanol-free worth going out of one's way for for use with
> lawnmowers and/or 2-stroke lawn equipment, especially when such
> equipment sits idle for a few weeks or months at a time?
> 
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