$25 gas

[ACORN]

I went to the home improvement store and spotted gallon cans of non-ethanol 4 cycle gasoline for lawn and garden equipment for $25/gal. It supposedly had some proprietary additive too, but, $25 a gallon? I have a local station that sell straight gas or around $6.
I guess old P T Barnum was right.

 

[Puller]

I use that stuff for my weed eaters and chainsaw. It's as good as advertised.

 

[ralph7]

I use that stuff for my weed eaters and chainsaw. It's as good as advertised.

Wouldn't Stabil mixed with gas do the same thing for a lot less money?

 

[NYlakesider]

I use that stuff for my weed eaters and chainsaw. It's as good as advertised.

Way too expensive for what you get. I have many 2 stroke tools and toys. They all use the same mixture percent! I get NONE ethanol gas add two stroke oil and some stabilize, much cheaper!

Because I live rural and no way of knowing what will happen next I keep a few 5 gallon cans of that none e gas with stabilizer in the back garage. (I do rotate my stock to keep it fresh.) When I need to make up 2 stroke mix I just grab a can and make it up 2 1/2 gallons at a time.

 

[jeffrefrig]

My lawn mower, grass blower, trimmer, and edger have recharge batteries; never had a problem yet. And they all last until I'm done with them. If they have gas there, that means there's a market for it. I could see a lot of that going out the doors of the Orange store close to my neighborhood. Lots of young blood and too much money around now. I bet they even have to read directions when they buy something!

 

[kozmic]

I use a $10/Qt diesel additive in my Kubota (1 oz per gallon, a bit more in the winter). I get way better life out of my filters and it run greats with it. But, $25.00 for non-ethanol gas is steep. I use non-e pump gas, a bit of Stabil and 50/1 Stihl mix on all of my 2 stroke chainsaws, wacker, trimmer, blower, etc. I choke them to a stall when I put them in winter storage. Never had an issue.

 

[SMSgt]

I store several 5-gallon containers of non-ethanol gas ahead of hurricane season, adding some stabilizer and Marvel Mystery oil into the containers. I use it in my generator and any other small engines. After about 90 days, I dump it into my vehicles and fill the containers with a fresh batch. Battery life is too short and replacement batteries are too expensive--when they can be found--for my liking, so all battery-powered tools have gone to the curb.

 

[WR Moore]

Some of the 2 cycle (when they're still available) tool makers now require the use of their special blend premix to keep your warranty. I do believe all my stuff is out of warranty, and even if it wasn't I couldn't afford to keep the chainsaw running on that stuff.

 

[Der Verminator]

The non-ethenol stuff is great........I mean the stuff you get at the gas station for about $5 a gallon.

I use it recklessly........letting it sit around for months and failing to drain gas tanks seasonally--no stabilizers added and I still have no problems.

Had many problems with regular gas before switching to no ethenol.

BUT, be assured..........nobody needs the overpriced scam stuff they're selling in stores.

 

[oldbrownhat]

My lawn mower, grass blower, trimmer, and edger have recharge batteries; never had a problem yet....

You and my gardening-mad gf, who could have a second job as a local rep. for Stihl battery-powered gear She just recently gave me her old Stihl gas-powered weed-eater, which also has a second shaft & head for a blade. I have 2 Stihl chainsaws as well.

As regards the ethanol-free gas, Stihl does recommend using it in their 2-stroke gear. I put Sta-bil in it. I probably should also keep it in a military-spec canister, but so far it's been OK. I do keep 5 gallons of regular gas in a mil-spec container, though. A neighbour up the street bought a Honda invertor generator for emergency use, but has has about 10 regular gas canisters stacked outside for it . He rotates the gas by using it in his truck but all that gas sitting around would make me nervous. We have a local manufacturer of approved steel tanks for gas and diesel.

Diesel for my old Onan emergency genny, is in a 20 gallon steel tank, with Stanadyne added. I use the tank to fill 5-gallon canister to fill the tractor and excavator.

 

[Nevada Ed]

Wouldn't Stabil mixed with gas do the same thing for a lot less money?

That stuff just lets gas stay in the tank for a year w/o going bad.

Motors, new & old, still need a 40 or 50:1 ratio of 30 weight oil
or what the maker calls for, to keep the motor from seizing up.

My old McCulla chain saw likes a 40:1 mixture.

 

[LVSteve]

I bet they even have to read directions when they buy something!

I'll take them over folks that don't read directions.

 

[Maddog 521]

Murphy gas stations around here sell it and I put Stabil in and it's good for a year. Works for me

 

[mtgianni]

If you're concerned, talk to someone who works out of small boats. Ask them if they use Sea Foam.

 

[ACORN]

That stuff just lets gas stay in the tank for a year w/o going bad.

Motors, new & old, still need a 40 or 50:1 ratio of 30 weight oil
or what the maker calls for, to keep the motor from seizing up.

My old McCulla chain saw likes a 40:1 mixture.

The stuff I am referring to is 4 cycle straight gas not the 2 cycle premix.

 

[MRB1]

I use the pre mix fuel because I know it's always fresh, no ethanol, higher octane and the correct oil/gas mixture. Expensive, yep, but my usage usually doesn't exceed a gallon during the summer. I haven't had any problems with my equipment since I started using it. One trip to the repair shop makes that gas look cheap.

 

[martyd]

Just to make you cry

I do not know about other states; 3 years ago in FL at the gas stations you fill up your pickup, SUV or auto there is often a pump for the old time Regular Gas, I presume it is still available at the gas stations.

I was told this was for boat owners.

Do not know if you have to show proof of boat ownership or not.

As I recall it was the same price as unleaded.

Now that I think about it, I wonder if you can get Regular at Marinas?

 

[Greyman50]

Check the big box store's prices on kerosene if you want another shock. I double the amount of Sta-Bil used in cans and have used gas almost 2 years old. The big generator runs fine but the small Honda does not like anything added to its gas.

 

[Kenna]

Just to make you cry

I do not know about other states; 3 years ago in FL at the gas stations you fill up your pickup, SUV or auto there is often a pump for the old time Regular Gas, I presume it is still available at the gas stations.

I was told this was for boat owners.

Do not know if you have to show proof of boat ownership or not.

As I recall it was the same price as unleaded.

Now that I think about it, I wonder if you can get Regular at Marinas?

Wisconsin has non ethanol gas for whatever you want to put it in. I use for pontoon boat with a little Stabil. Works great .No marina on lake so unsure. A few cents more than Ethanol

 

[Gamecock]

Around here, QT, BP, and Shell have non-ethanol available. It's priced like premium.