What's in your tank?
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From: South of Dallas Area, Texas
I put this in my car and my bike this winter.
Snake oil?
Maybe, I have an old Norton that has a fiberglass tank. I drain it everytime I ride it.
Ethanol is deadly to that.
I put the Stabil in my Camaro and Harley this winter.
Snake oil?
Maybe, I have an old Norton that has a fiberglass tank. I drain it everytime I ride it.
Ethanol is deadly to that.
I put the Stabil in my Camaro and Harley this winter.
Last edited by deadman77; Feb 8, 2016 at 08:33 PM.
Cruiser
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From: Victorville, CA
Deadman77, my first bike was a 1970 Commando. Loved that bike.
Oh, yeah. I wait till I need 4 gallons or more and use premium 91 E10, SoCal
Think I'll try some seafoam, use in my generator, works for that.
Oh, yeah. I wait till I need 4 gallons or more and use premium 91 E10, SoCal
Think I'll try some seafoam, use in my generator, works for that.
Last edited by DigitalDave; Feb 8, 2016 at 09:23 PM.
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From: Alberta, Canada
Locally I use the same stations that are rated Pure Gas. I have an App for that...lol
Over the winter while in storage, the tank has SeaFoam in it. I also run a couple of tanks of SeaFoam every year to clean everything out.
When I am away on a trip, I carry Ams Fuel/Octane booster to use when I have to gas up at a questionable service station.
I am not a fan of E10, but it is not going away anytime soon.
Over the winter while in storage, the tank has SeaFoam in it. I also run a couple of tanks of SeaFoam every year to clean everything out.
When I am away on a trip, I carry Ams Fuel/Octane booster to use when I have to gas up at a questionable service station.
I am not a fan of E10, but it is not going away anytime soon.
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Of course they say it's ok. They know that eventually you'll trade it in for a new one, or require some maintenance.
Bottom line is Ethanol is a mildly acidic molecule which accelerates the corrosion process in iron-based alloys or aluminum, brass, bronze, silver, lead and other alloys and rubber seals found in most fuel systems.So how are you protecting it?
Stop drinkin the cool aid folks.
However, the American Petroleum Institute (API) strongly disagreed citing further testing provided strong evidence the use of E15 could harm car and truck engines, potentially affecting millions of cars and trucks. The president of API went on to say, EPAs decisions in 2010 and 2011 approving E15 ethanol-gasoline blends for most American vehicles were premature and irresponsible. EPA approved E15 knowing ongoing vehicle testing had not been completed. Worse, as API noted in its press briefing two weeks ago, it approved the fuel even though government labs had raised red flags about the compatibility of E15 with much of the dispensing and storage infrastructure at our nations gas stations. (bgfor.me/api)
Even several OEMsincluding Ford, Toyota, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Chrysler, Volkswagenare against the approval of E15 and stated they will not honor warranties on older cars (before 2001) running on E15. They are concerned about the effects of E15 on engines, fuel pumps and other fuel-system components in cars that were not designed for it.
EPA approval and OEM threats aside, it is ultimately up to consumers whether they fill their tanks with E15 or stick with the more standard E10 (or even go out of their way to buy pure gas). Either way, theyre going to need something to keep their fuel system clean and protected; and BGs got just the solution!
Bottom line is Ethanol is a mildly acidic molecule which accelerates the corrosion process in iron-based alloys or aluminum, brass, bronze, silver, lead and other alloys and rubber seals found in most fuel systems.So how are you protecting it?
Stop drinkin the cool aid folks.
However, the American Petroleum Institute (API) strongly disagreed citing further testing provided strong evidence the use of E15 could harm car and truck engines, potentially affecting millions of cars and trucks. The president of API went on to say, EPAs decisions in 2010 and 2011 approving E15 ethanol-gasoline blends for most American vehicles were premature and irresponsible. EPA approved E15 knowing ongoing vehicle testing had not been completed. Worse, as API noted in its press briefing two weeks ago, it approved the fuel even though government labs had raised red flags about the compatibility of E15 with much of the dispensing and storage infrastructure at our nations gas stations. (bgfor.me/api)
Even several OEMsincluding Ford, Toyota, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Chrysler, Volkswagenare against the approval of E15 and stated they will not honor warranties on older cars (before 2001) running on E15. They are concerned about the effects of E15 on engines, fuel pumps and other fuel-system components in cars that were not designed for it.
EPA approval and OEM threats aside, it is ultimately up to consumers whether they fill their tanks with E15 or stick with the more standard E10 (or even go out of their way to buy pure gas). Either way, theyre going to need something to keep their fuel system clean and protected; and BGs got just the solution!
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I run REGULAR gas. E10 is all we can get in S. Fla so that's what I run.
Zero problems. The engine is only 9.0 compression. I've tracked every gallon run through my bike since I purchased it and noticed no difference in performance or mileage by running regular, just more money in my pocket weighing me down. lol
I do run premium in my Vette which I've modified to have 11.9:1 compression, it needs it. My built Evo with higher compression also needed premium as it would ping a little even with premium.
Zero problems. The engine is only 9.0 compression. I've tracked every gallon run through my bike since I purchased it and noticed no difference in performance or mileage by running regular, just more money in my pocket weighing me down. lol
I do run premium in my Vette which I've modified to have 11.9:1 compression, it needs it. My built Evo with higher compression also needed premium as it would ping a little even with premium.
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Joined: May 2007
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From: Orlando, FL
I guess I'm so used to getting premium in my Golf R that I just go for that. I forgot what the requirements were in the owner's manual.
Not sure if there's anywhere in Orlando without ethanol. If there is I haven't seen it, but I haven't been looking that hard.
Not sure if there's anywhere in Orlando without ethanol. If there is I haven't seen it, but I haven't been looking that hard.
Last edited by Mother; Feb 9, 2016 at 08:01 AM.