Ethanol and fuel system problems

[R Socey]

Re: Ethanol and fuel system problems

Less exspensive is not a MECHANICAL benefit - if it cleans to the point where it dislodges stuff that causes problems - is that a
benefit. Are there any mechanics out there who like it from a strickly mechanical point of view? I want a marine mechanic to
explain to me why ethanol is good for my motors.

 

[PiratePast40]

Re: Ethanol and fuel system problems

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Added to favorites - Thanks!

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: Ethanol and fuel system problems

DANG! I had one outboard that I ran on E10 and it blew up the first season. At the same time I had another that ran for 10 years more with no problems---NOW what am I to believe? Which argument can I make? With whom should I side? Is E10 good or bad or both? Decisions, decisions, decisions. LOL

 

[sublauxation]

Re: Ethanol and fuel system problems

I've seen a couple comments on ethanol being cheaper, but I'm not sure that's really the case if you count the ethanol subsidy money coming out of your pocket.

 

[DaNinja]

Re: Ethanol and fuel system problems

My opposition to ethanol has taken a political turn, but I won't bring that into this board.

Last season I pulled almost a quart of water after the Starcraft was stored with a full 50 gallon tank of E-10.
I can't say it was directly linked, but I've made a point of using non-ethanol fuel since then.