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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 08:12 AM
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The Conoco refinery in Lake Charles, LA does not even sell ethanol in their gasoline at their truck loading rack. And I have noticed that all the local Conoco stations actually advertise that their fuel is 100% gas. I've also noticed that the local Conoco station's prices are always higher than everywhere else.
 
Old Feb 8, 2012 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Hog Heaven
http://pure-gas.org/

This website will direct you to a station in your area that sells non-ethanol gasoline.
thanks for the link. too bad that the closest station is 3 hrs away in Savanna IL. looks like I know where to fill up when I go to poopys for lunch and ride the great river road.
 
Old Feb 8, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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I run Chevron whenever I can. Just "seems" to run better than Shell or Conoco. I definately get more pinging on Shell and for that reason I stay away from it. Chevron just runs better in my bike. Only ethanol gas here, havent seen any non-ethanol gas in years now.
 
Old Feb 8, 2012 | 09:18 AM
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The late model bikes are designed to run on 10% ethanol so who cares? It's not going to damage anything.
 
Old Feb 8, 2012 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by seniorsuperglideE8
Many years ago the lawmakers here in MI decided it was in the best interest NOT to label gas pumps cause it would unduly concern the citizens of MI. So most pumps in the state aren't labeled, except for the E85 pumps.
Keep us blind!
 
Old Feb 8, 2012 | 10:33 AM
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My 2010 Ultra doesn't seem to care what's in it.I try to get Shell but can't always but it just keeps on going without any complaint.
 
Old Feb 8, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by kajunkruzer
The Conoco refinery in Lake Charles, LA does not even sell ethanol in their gasoline at their truck loading rack. And I have noticed that all the local Conoco stations actually advertise that their fuel is 100% gas. I've also noticed that the local Conoco station's prices are always higher than everywhere else.

Damn, I'm originally from Lake Chuck, I miss seeing all those refineries and plants....
 
Old Feb 8, 2012 | 01:56 PM
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The late model bikes are designed to run on 10% ethanol so who cares? It's not going to damage anything.
May not damage the motor but its claimed to be whats causing all the pin holes in the gas lines
 
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I like Kwik Trip gas. Premium has typically no Ethanol in it. I can definitely tell when I run no ethanol all the time.
 
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Originally Posted by danmo
I like Kwik Trip gas. Premium has typically no Ethanol in it. I can definitely tell when I run no ethanol all the time.

Kwik Trip in OK has all gas pumps and ethanol enahnced pumps. Also sells #2 diesel & CNG... It's a pretty good place
 



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