Has anyone used gas with ethanol? If so, has it caused any problems like it appears to do with the Echo?
68083
I run a 50 to 1 mix of Amsoil Saber Synthetic oil and 'Fresh' Hess Premium gasoline (which contains 10% ethanol) in everything from a 35 year old Mac-10 chainsaw, a pair of 8 year old Echo string trimmers and my Husqvarna 580 without a a problem.
68084
im sure I have because all gas here in Minnesota has some ethanol and I too also own an echo the biggest one , both are great blowers and haven't had any probs with either one the echo is 5yrs old and the Husqvarna is three. I store them with the gas in them and they start great every spring, the echo aways has started easier than the Husqvarna because it has a primer bulb but onc e the Husqvarna has been started that day it starts great
68085
All outdoor power equipment is negatively impacted by ethanol, regardless of brand. You can use ethanol free 50:1 mix but that can get expensive. Other then that, use stabil and don't put fuel older than 2 months into any of your equipment.
68086
I used it and have had no problems. I empty my tank and run what's in carburetor out.
68087
Any good quality 2-stroke pre-mix oil is fine to use. You don't have to pay extra for the Husqvarna label on the oil, they don't make it anyway. It's re-badged
68088
I've used gas that has 10% ethanol all last summer and fall, no problems yet.I had a Stihl leaf blower get a bad fuel line because of the ethanol before, the line dry rotted and cracked. Stihl replaced it for free with a rubber that wouldn't dry out.
68089
I have and as long as you use husq or stihl portioned oil mix it's been just fine.
68090
Husqvarna says the engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Use an octane of 87 or higher. Of course, you must also mix the gasoline with a high quality two stroke engine oil.
68091
That's all I use and haven't had any issues. I make sure to use fresh fuel (89 octane-mid grade) and treat with startron for storage. I'm sure the fuel system is ethanol safe as are all IC engines and fuel systems made today. If you have easy access to non oxygenated fuel, of course that would be preferable.
1148962
The manual recommends non-ethanol fuel with a min 87 octane. If ethanol is used, a ethanol fuel stabilzer will need to be added. I am currently using non-ethanol gas and also added Stabil as a precaution. So far the unit operates fine.
1075119
When I purchased mine, that offer was valid. Not sure if it still exists but you might check their web site. It's a good idea no matter. The ethanol in today's gasoline wrecks havoc on these small engines particularly because they aren't used everyday. Using a fuel that is devoid of ethanol means I don't need any additives and it's a high quality fuel to start with. I will be using their fuel (or equivalent) in my machine.
2056621
don't use anything but regular fuel. One without ethanol. Purge the system of any ethanol fuel.
1282679
sally, you attach it to the same fitting you hook the household water hose to. take the spark plug out and empty the fuel. the corn whiskey in the ethanol fuel will ruin your fuel system. put about 1/3 rd of the can into the pump, pull the start rope a few times so the stuff gets to the working parts of pump. put more in the pump until it runs out of the pressure side and you're done. do this close to the area your going to store it. then put a rag where the pump drips and be happy as you have saved about $250.00 because your pump didn't freeze in the cold weather.
484402
I have used on my gas tank and my power booster on mt brakes the booster was looking tough I prepped it and put 3 coats of pour 25 doing great. Also don't use anything but pour 15 if it will touch gas ethanol will eat it even JB I bought this truck 31 years ago so I don't use just anything but the best I can find. Signed the only owner Kev
933600
Hi Chery J.! I have intalled it on my Buggy and the gas in my country has about 21% of alcohol and so far any sign of problem.
567303
Unleaded gasoline or "gas". 87, 89 or 91 octane. 10% ethanol is ok but use stabilizer if storing. Ethanol free gas is better. I recommend avoiding this pump. Its crap. Spend a little more on a better brand if you need to rely on it at all.
1296051
It worked fantastic with my ethanol set up... I'm not a chemist so I can't say for sure but it seems to me it should work fine.
924732
if your asking about E85 I do not know for sure. E10 normal yes. Make sure you have proper voltage to the pump or the pump will not last. that is what makes them go out more than Ethanol.
924731
Mine is going on an airplane which only burns non-ethanol fuel so can't say yes/no. Sorry. However some of our guys do use car gas and have not heard of any issues on our forum at http://www.vansairforce.net/
1612431
I use Lucas as an additive. If your car has been sitting up that long with out being driven or cranked in a year. I would drain all fluids. The ethanol they have in fuel now will mess up your injectors.
564827
I only use ethanol free gasoline for this reason. Ethanol is highly corrosive - thank you congressman!
725503
This is what I just read from Carter's description on Summit. If it will stand up to ethanol, biodiesel should be no problem at all. These universal rotary vane electric fuel pumps from Carter operate using leaded and unleaded gasoline, gasohol, and fuel boosters. They have an internal pressure-regulating valve, and feature free-flow fuel delivery. These pumps have no points to burn out, and no shaft seals to leak or deteriorate.
1078114
Premium fuel because of ethanol in regular. I had to have the fuel lines replaced (under warranty) in mine because the ethanol ate them up
567302
Unleaded gas. Not diesel. Not more than 10% ethanol. Use mid grade gas (or even high octane) and it will run like a charm.
1863866
watch the type of gas you use I've had no problem with mine I get my fuel from the marina because of no alcohol in the fuel it will gum up the carb