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nolongerracing 06-04-2022 06:44 PM

Ethanol free gas... street car
 
Any reason not to use it in modern street cars? 40 cents a gallon cheaper near me and 90 octane.

Ralph A Powell 06-05-2022 08:39 AM

Re: Ethanol free gas... street car
 
No reason at all. Around here it’s called Recreational Gas.

Dyno 06-05-2022 11:24 AM

Re: Ethanol free gas... street car
 
You should get better mileage with the corn fuel out of the gas.

Mark Ruset 06-05-2022 02:37 PM

Re: Ethanol free gas... street car
 
When gasahol first came to the market in the 80's there was some compatibility issues with seals on injectors and fuel lines. Just make sure the manufacturer approves the use of this fuel

340Cuda 06-05-2022 07:38 PM

Re: Ethanol free gas... street car
 
We have lots of it around her but it is lower than 90 octane and more expensive than E-10.

I would use it in a heartbeat.

Eman 06-06-2022 10:41 AM

Re: Ethanol free gas... street car
 
Cheaper?? Around here ethanol free is more expensive.

jmcarter 06-06-2022 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Eman (Post 662678)
Cheaper?? Around here ethanol free is more expensive.

Runs 40-60 cents higher than regular around here but that could be our coastal location (lot of boating) and distance from the corn belt. Only know that when I’ve ridden my motorcycle in areas with a lot of snowmobiles (i.e. UP of MI) ethanol free premium fuel is more common and makes my bike run much better and increases the mileage as well (one reason I roll my eyes at feds lifting the ethanol content to 15%).

Dave Noll 06-06-2022 07:06 PM

Re: Ethanol free gas... street car
 
It's what gas WAS before Gasohol. Around here the stations just sell The premium (91) or at the Depot they also have regular (87) for your daily driver.

There is also a "Pure Gas" app that you can get for your phone.

nolongerracing 06-06-2022 08:27 PM

Re: Ethanol free gas... street car
 
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Originally Posted by Eman (Post 662678)
Cheaper?? Around here ethanol free is more expensive.

Paid 4.399 for it this morning. 4.779 for 87 octane "regular".

BillK 06-06-2022 08:58 PM

Re: Ethanol free gas... street car
 
Is it at a regular pump ? Or maybe being sold for "off road" marine and agricultural use with no road tax ?? Around here it is also a lot more expensive.

nolongerracing 06-06-2022 09:30 PM

Re: Ethanol free gas... street car
 
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Originally Posted by BillK (Post 662712)
Is it at a regular pump ? Or maybe being sold for "off road" marine and agricultural use with no road tax ?? Around here it is also a lot more expensive.

BP Station, regular pump.

Eman 06-08-2022 10:35 AM

Re: Ethanol free gas... street car
 
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Originally Posted by nolongerracing (Post 662710)
Paid 4.399 for it this morning. 4.779 for 87 octane "regular".

Where is this mythical place? Non ethanol gas was .70 higher yesterday than the regular with ethanol.

nolongerracing 06-14-2022 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Eman (Post 662802)
Where is this mythical place? Non ethanol gas was .70 higher yesterday than the regular with ethanol.

Monday morning... Brookville, Ohio

Keith 944 06-14-2022 12:28 PM

Re: Ethanol free gas... street car
 
that's awesome, i would be filling empty 55 gal drums!

Eman 06-17-2022 12:10 AM

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WOW! Why would anyone buy the gas with ethanol with those prices?

Rory McNeil 06-17-2022 01:35 PM

Re: Ethanol free gas... street car
 
I have to wonder if the lower price for such "recreational" gasoline is due to no road tax, for use in boats, off road vehicles, lawn mowers etc. Here in Canada, typically ethanol free gas is only available in some brands of the higher octane premium blends, and a an increased price. If this recreational gas is cheaper, and street legal to use, sounds like a win win situation. I use ethanol free premium gas in my old carburated hot rod, as well as my generators, lawn mower and tractor, weed whacker, pit scooter, leaf blower, etc, to help prevent the corrosion in carbed fuel systems, that the ethanol can cause , especially in engines that sit for periods of time. My newer stuff is designed to use E10, the older stuff is not. Plus it seems that I get better gas mileage with ethanol free.

nolongerracing 06-21-2022 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Rory McNeil (Post 663241)
I have to wonder if the lower price for such "recreational" gasoline is due to no road tax, for use in boats, off road vehicles, lawn mowers etc. Here in Canada, typically ethanol free gas is only available in some brands of the higher octane premium blends, and a an increased price. If this recreational gas is cheaper, and street legal to use, sounds like a win win situation. I use ethanol free premium gas in my old carburated hot rod, as well as my generators, lawn mower and tractor, weed whacker, pit scooter, leaf blower, etc, to help prevent the corrosion in carbed fuel systems, that the ethanol can cause , especially in engines that sit for periods of time. My newer stuff is designed to use E10, the older stuff is not. Plus it seems that I get better gas mileage with ethanol free.

Does not say anywhere on the pump that it's "not for highway use".
Todays prices...

Bobby DiDomenico 06-21-2022 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nolongerracing (Post 663381)
Does not say anywhere on the pump that it's "not for highway use".
Todays prices...

Is it dyed like off road diesel? Can't imagine it includes highway motorfuel tax, anyone in Ohio know the law? Otherwise who that can use it would purchase the higher priced fuel with ethanol?

nolongerracing 06-24-2022 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobby DiDomenico (Post 663388)
Otherwise who that can use it would purchase the higher priced fuel with ethanol?

People are not very smart... 35% of the country still thinks Biden is doing a fine job!!


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