Alcohol in Gasoline

[Oldsaltydog]

I boat in SW Florida and usually buy premium gas at a Shell station in Venice. How can a person know if the gas contains alcohol (ethanol) or not (Shell states that it does NOT add methanol alcohol)? Would I be more safe buying gas at a fuel depot on the ICW, as far as alcohol content in concerned? The motor is a 1998 Force 90HP.

 

[Hooty]

Re: Alcohol in Gasoline

Hey old Salt.<br />Ah big ole welcome from iboats!<br /><br />I believe the law sez the gasoline has to be labeled if it contains alcohol.<br /><br />c/6<br />Hooty

 

[jim dozier]

Re: Alcohol in Gasoline

In Florida, the pump must state if the gasoline contains alchohol. You will rarely see it in Florida at this point in time.

 

[Oldsaltydog]

Re: Alcohol in Gasoline

Thanks for the help.

 

[Solittle]

Re: Alcohol in Gasoline

Can't speak to a Force but most outboard manufacturers recommend 87 octane. Check your manual.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Alcohol in Gasoline

SoLittle <br /><br /> I have heard of alot of Force owners running Midgrade fuel, but never high test. I don't know why, as I would think it would carbon up faster using the higher grade gas. I'd use 87 and decarb if it were mine. Also. same here in Missouri on the Alcohol thing. It must be listed on the pump!!

 

[GoTTwins]

Re: Alcohol in Gasoline

Im having a problem with twin 2004 DI's 225hp that have been stalling and it's blamed on alcohol in the fuel here in NJ. Anybody else having a problem with the alcohol???? dave

 

[JB]

Re: Alcohol in Gasoline

Howdy, GoTTwins.<br /><br />Not polite to hijack someone elses thread with your own question. Make a new topic.<br /><br />Thanks.