<VV> FYI - Ethanol

[Tony Underwood]

At 09:46 PM 10/13/2010, Matt Nall wrote:



>I'm sure many of you are aware of the state law that recently went 
>into effect
>requiring all gas sold within the state of Tennessee to contain ethanol. You
>might find the article link below of interest. In addition to our automobiles
>most of the fuel systems in our mowers, line trimmers, chainsaws, 
>tillers, etc.
>are not designed for this type of fuel. The materials used will not withstand
>the corrosive effects of ethanol. (I have a push mower that is only 
>three years
>old and the warranty is void if any fuel with ethanol is used in it.)
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>I've lived in two states that went to ethanol 105 mix.  Calif.  and Oregon.
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>No problems  nada....  not even a noticeable drop in mileage...
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>And I only own old stuff...
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>  This scare comes up several times per year...




Another thing to consider is that these items qualify as off-road 
usage for gasoline meaning that you can buy race gas for them which 
(last time I looked) did not contain alky.

...if that's your choice to keep from voiding your weedeater guarantee etc.


tony..