WHERE OR WHERE CAN I BUY ETHANOL FREE GAS

[magicwormman]

2 hours ago, Macsimus said:

Lilley's Landing has ethanol-free in 87 octane. Based on many statements from Don Weed in the BBC Merc forums, I am hesitant to burn premium in my Merc ProXS. Below is a statement from Don that I saved as a reminder to myself. I believe that Don tends to error on the side of caution but when one has an outboard approaching 16K in value, I guess so do I. However, I'm interested in others perspective on this.

p.s. I've never tried to buy gas at Lilley's. Is it available at the street or dock?

Higher octane fuels burn SLOWER and COOLER. When utilized in an engine not DESIGNED for high-octane, this results in an INCOMPLETE BURN of fuel (and essentially, a richer operating condition- which contributes to carbon buildup).  Also, because the fuel burns SLOWER and COOLER, the BTU output is LOWER, and the power produced per unit of fuel is actually LOWER. This means "less performance".

 

Great info! I normally use ethanol free regular from the local Marinas. In the offseason I really prefer to use the ethanol free premium, if I can't get the regular.

[eyedabassman]

4 hours ago, magicwormman said:

Does anyone know where I can buy some ethanol free gas. I live on Y highway near Reeds Spring. The Y store has plenty, but their pump is broken and have no idea when it will be repaired. Is there anywhere between here and Springfield that might have some good fuel? Thank You!

Spoony, JJ and 86, along drive I know but now you and Mona can stop in and have lunch and do some fishing??????????????????????????

[176champion]

I buy the 87 octane with ethanol and put quickleen and quickcare in it every time i put gas in, i mix my gas and oil also cause my oil pump been taken off and i like the extra smoke....lol

[dtrs5kprs]

Depends on the XS. The old, old ones were high octane only. As in a certain '05 250XS. Also doesn't use Opti oil. 

[Old plug]

ethenol will seperates and sticks to rhe sides of the plastic gas tubing and other parts like bottom on fuel fulters. then later on it will chip etc and small pieces will go up and foul your whole fuel seystem. It will shock you howfast tat might happen. 

[Smalls21]

13 hours ago, Champ188 said:

Very good info, Macsimus. Thanks for posting that for us Pro XS guys. I also use fully synthetic Mercury DFI oil (the brown stuff) and treat my fuel regularly with Mercury QuicKlean to combat carbon buildup. If you use ethanol-added fuels, be sure to treat every tank with Mercury QuickCare.

I alternate between quickare and quickleen every time i fill up the tanks.

[Dutch]

I ran QuicKleen in every tank for my old Opti along with 87 octane.  It ran for 14 years and is still going as far as I know.  I now have a 250 Verado and have been advised to use 91 octane, QuicKleen and QuickCare in every fill up.

[magicwormman]

On 1/4/2017 at 3:11 PM, magicwormman said:

Does anyone know where I can buy some ethanol free gas. I live on Y highway near Reeds Spring. The Y store has plenty, but their pump is broken and have no idea when it will be repaired. Is there anywhere between here and Springfield that might have some good fuel? Thank You!

I heard from browning collector that both hideaway and cape fair marina are open for credit cards only. I contacted Scott Phelps today and he gave me the following info:

Yes Ken. The pumps are on 7 days a week from 10am till 4pm at both marinas. Credit card only. Exception: last two days the pumps were off due to wind sometimes ice and snow conditions will force us to turn the pumps off as well.