Members ZoomZoom Posted February 27, 2014 Members Posted February 27, 2014 Are there any gas stations remaining in the Kimberling City or Branson West area that sell premium gasoline that is ethanol free? If not, do the marine fuel stabilizers that are specifically made for ethanol gas do any good? I have a Yamaha 250 four stroke.
Hunter53 Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 Curious to this answer as well since we will be staying in Kimberling city on our trip.
eyedabassman Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 I know of a gas station on Hwy 86 & Hwy JJ that sells it but the price is like $ 3 40 when I was there this last Tuesday!
Wayne SW/MO Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 All of the Conoco's on the east side do and I suspect the ones west do also. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
Members TTJJ Posted February 28, 2014 Members Posted February 28, 2014 might check on http://pure-gas.org/
Bill Babler Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 Why in the world would you want it? http://whiteriveroutfitters.com http://whiteriverlodgebb.com
Chris King Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 Fast Freddy's in Branson West has ethanol free in premium. Right next to Sonic.
Members ZoomZoom Posted February 28, 2014 Author Members Posted February 28, 2014 Why in the world would you want it? For many years I have read how bad ethanol is for outboard motors. Am I way off base here? Does it not effect four strokes like the older two strokes maybe? Please expound.
mjk86 Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 IDK for sure but I think most new motors are designed to run ethanol blends. I have a 40hp mariner two stroke, its a 98, and ive never had any issues using the blends. Dont all cars run ethanol blends? Ive heard that before about ethanol not burning completely, or dissolving gaskets, or hoses and seals. I just dont buy it though....ethanol is no better a solvent then the additives already in gasoline, which there are many. Also....if you run any sort of Sea-Foam or injector cleaner stuff those are much much much more aggressive solvents. Im certainly no mechanic though, so I could absolutely be wrong. I just dont see it....
*T* Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 From Mercury website: Are Mercury engines compatible with ethanol fuels? The fuel-system components of Mercury engines will withstand up to 10 percent ethanol in gasoline - the maximum level currently allowed by the EPA in the U.S. There are some efforts to establish E-20 (20 percent ethanol mixed with 80 percent gasoline) for use in some areas, but that will require agreement from EPA to grant a waiver. Part of the EPA waiver process will require verification from studies that demonstrate that higher levels of ethanol do not create problems with fuel-system materials or operation of hardware. E-20 has not been extensively studied by Mercury and is not acceptable for use in Mercury products. E-85 fuels must not be used in any Mercury engines and could seriously damage current Mercury products. It is not legal in the U.S. to market any ethanol fuel as gasoline if it contains more than 10 percent ethanol. Don't know if this relates to older(?) engines and/or fuel line components though. "Water is the driving force of all Nature." -Leonardo da Vinci
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