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'Corn Juice' in Pump Gas

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Post by NCGuy68 »

As we all know ethanol ( at least 10%) is in about every gas pump in America. I understand there are a very few pumps that are ethanol free but none in my neck of the woods.



Recently, I was getting the chains for my Stihl 026 chainsaw sharpened and the guy at the shop, Jimmy, recommened that I use Lucas 'Safeguard' ethanol fuel conditioner. Its designed to prevent corrosion and degradation in ethanol fuels from E-10 all the way up to pure alcohol. Further, Jimmy said to use it in every 2 and 4 stroke engine I own.



Most of us know that all modern engines are built to handle 10% corn jucie so I questioned Jimmy - why in the 4 strokes? Because Safeguard helps protect the motor oil from the harmful side effect of alcohol combustion - i.e. oil dilution causing viscosity break-down. Whoda thunk It? .. :confusion-shrug: .



So I grabbed a 16 oz bottle for around 8 bucks and change. One oz treats 5 gallons so cost is not a factor. For storage (some of our GMMG cars) Jimmy said use the Safeguard along with Sta-Bil and I'll be Good-to-Go.



Food for thought guys.



Enjoy your cars..... :mrgreen:

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Post by daytonajim »

Good to know - I have to run premium ethanol free gas in my snowmobiles & run premium in the lawn mower, ATV, MoPeds & chain saw.



I'll add this when I store tings.



Thanks Jim
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Post by NCGuy68 »

Shell and BP premium used to be ethanol free but not any more, at least in my neck of the woods they arn't.



Where are you finding ethanol free high-test Jim?

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Post by daytonajim »

It's available in Wyoming - Dubois - where we ride snowmobiles.



I'll have to check this year for local for BP. They had it last year.



Jim
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Post by NCGuy68 »

Gotcha - thanks Jim.
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