non oxygenated fuel

recently bought a used snow blower and was told to use non oxygenated fuel. Got me thinking is this something that I want to run my 4-stroke outboard on? If so what are the benefits?
thanks
Zoomer

Not sure if you want to open this can of worms again

Do some research (not asking on a forum) and see what you want to do. To me, it does not matter. To some, its the biggest deal in the world.

Back in 2001 I bought a new Cliner and Yamaha ago strongly recommending non oxygenated fuel then. I have used nothing else since and my FL115 still purrs like a kitten with many hours on her…Zero problems…turn the key and go…year after year after year…

i switch my snowblower, lawnmower, leafblower, ice auger and everything runs better my snowblower use to bog down going into big drifts not no more im a firm beliver. I think they should get rid of that crap ethanol gas,my 2cents

When I can I only use nonE fuel in all my small engines and if it’s going to set for a while stabil too.
Stan

Ethanol burns hotter than non-oxy and also attracts water. Non-oxy is better in every way. If you are going to leave gas sitting anyplace for a long time, non-oxy is the way to go.

I really don’t think it matters if your using the gas up right away. If it sits for a month or better, It’s a different story. That being said…I put it in my snowblowers this winter thinking it was going to run better…I had to drain it out! They would not run on the un oxygenated…Not a fan….MHO

Here we go again…

I bubble nitrogen thru the oxy fuel and use in my snow blower. Doesn’t blow snow for crap but turns low 6’s in the quarter mile.

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recently bought a used snow blower and was told to use non oxygenated fuel. Got me thinking is this something that I want to run my 4-stroke outboard on? If so what are the benefits?
thanks
Zoomer

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I was told basically the same thing when I bought my snowblower 11 years ago.
Then told same thing for my boat.

A few extra bucks, but no fuel problems.

Here is the list of where to find it in Minnesota:
Non-Oxygenated Fuel sales, Minnesota

Just flip a coin.
Then buy additives.
Which one?
Get the coin out again.
Make sure you go out of your way to get the right stuff.
Great decision!!

I highly recommend flammable liquid as fuel and slippery lubricant for, wait for it, lubrication.

Here is another list, includes other states and Canada as well: Pure-Gas.org link

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Here is another list, includes other states and Canada as well: Pure-Gas.org link

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I had mexican for lunch. In about an hour, my name should appear on the pure gas website.

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Here is another list, includes other states and Canada as well: Pure-Gas.org link

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I had mexican for lunch. In about an hour, my name should appear on the pure gas website.

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Pretty sure your name is on there already. Could be the EPA will be tracking you as well after that lunch.

thanks all for your comments/ suggestions not my intention to open the “can of worms” just looking for a little advice on something I know little or nothing about. Will do a little research on-line as it seems there are varying opinions.

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thanks all for your comments/ suggestions not my intention to open the “can of worms” just looking for a little advice on something I know little or nothing about. Will do a little research on-line as it seems there are varying opinions.

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The problem is that most people that assert claims have no clue, either. Just because you “heard it from your small engine mechanic” or “read it on the internet” doesn’t make it so. I’ve never met a mechanic that moonlights as a chemical engineer.

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thanks all for your comments/ suggestions not my intention to open the “can of worms” just looking for a little advice on something I know little or nothing about. Will do a little research on-line as it seems there are varying opinions.

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The problem is that most people that assert claims have no clue, either. Just because you “heard it from your small engine mechanic” or “read it on the internet” doesn’t make it so. I’ve never met a mechanic that moonlights as a chemical engineer.

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AND WE HAVE WINNER

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The problem is that most people that assert claims have no clue, either. Just because you “heard it from your small engine mechanic” or “read it on the internet” doesn’t make it so. I’ve never met a mechanic that moonlights as a chemical engineer.

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Exactly.

It makes me laugh, all the things that I’ve seen blamed on ethanol. Makes me wonder what did everyone blame all the “owner neglect” problems on back before ethanol?

Grouse

Ole Evinrude must be laughing himself silly in his grave. They will be discussing Carb issues long after we are in ours. I can hear Ole now explain to a person that he needs fresh fuel for his engine to run right, and here’s a can of Carb cleaner if you let it sit too long.