Thread: 100% gas ?

I have heard both pros and cons about ethanol gas. However, the boat mechanic which I know and trust does not recommend the ethanol for the four stroke yamahas. For years I had Johnson or Evinrude motors and always burned regular gas without any problem. Usually, you can do an internet search, in most areas, and find non-ethanol gas.

I'll only use non ethanol gas in all my outboard and small engines as long as it's available, E-10 ethanol is what all the Crappie Master pro's are running , and they claim they have no problems with it !

I would claim no problems too if someone is paying some of my bills. There is an app for the phone called pure gas. It will give you stations close by that sell non ethanol stuff.

Would really be nice to see a study done by a third Party that doesn't have a dog in the fight. I think one day we may be forced to use it though.

Originally Posted by Crappie Greg

I'll only use non ethanol gas in all my outboard and small engines as long as it's available, E-10 ethanol is what all the Crappie Master pro's are running , and they claim they have no problems with it !

Running ethanol is fine if you use it like in your vehicle. It only creates problems when you store it for long periods of time. The CM guys fish year round so they don't have any issues with the E-10.

I run it my engines, but I use them regularly.

I've been running E10 in my 70 hp motor for 8 years. I've never had any problems with the motor starting or running. I do not have non ethanol gas available.

If you are fishing Greers the store at the junction of 16 and 92 have pure gas. US Fuel on 92 just past the Sonic also has it. Moose's Country Store at Floyd has the best price on itusually about the same price as other sell E10

Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. and Canada here is a website that will show you where ethanol free fuel is located by are and which grades of fuel it is available in

Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine

Running ethanol is fine if you use it like in your vehicle. It only creates problems when you store it for long periods of time. The CM guys fish year round so they don't have any issues with the E-10.

I run it my engines, but I use them regularly.

I was told by Yamaha dealer not to use it in my 2 stroke . I think like you said if you don't let it sit long peroids could be OK. But I 've heard the alcohol draws moisture and can seperate if it sits in a tank too long . I buy non ethanol about 1/2 the time when it is available but I run my boat year round , unusual for my boat to go a week without running .