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Non-Ethanol gasoline is a high-quality type of fuel that does not include added ethanol. Ethanol is a form of grain alcohol that is blended together with pure gasoline to be used in motor vehicles. Over 275 Stewart’s Locations are now offering Premium Non-Ethanol Gasoline.
Is it OK to use ethanol-free gas?
The short answer is, no, ethanol-free gasoline is not bad for your car. Most cars today can run on ethanol gas blends up to E15 (15% ethanol) and on non-ethanol gasoline. And flex fuel vehicles can handle up to E85 (85% ethanol) without a problem.
Why do people not want ethanol in gas?
The reason, in a word, is octane. So gasoline companies aren’t using ethanol for its energy — they’re buying it for its high octane rating. There are other compounds that you can add to boost octane levels, but many, like alkylate or iso-octane, are generally more expensive than ethanol.
What is wrong with ethanol in gas?
Because it is an alcohol, ethanol dries out the rubber components in a fuel system. This leads to cracking and brittle fuel lines, floats, seals and diaphragms.
What’s the difference between ethanol and non-ethanol gas?
Ethanol contains roughly one third less energy than ethanol-free (also known as non-ethanol) gasoline does, which means you will get slightly fewer miles per gallon if you use E10 or E15. The fewer miles per gallon you get is small, but measurable. For E15, the amount goes up to 4-5% fewer miles per gallon.
Is ethanol free gas better for lawn mowers?
However, when you’re using gas with ethanol mixture in your outdoor power equipment, like lawn mowers, chainsaws, trimmers and leaf blowers, you run the risk of engine damage and incurring costly repairs. You should be using ethanol free gas in your small engine outdoor power equipment.
How long will non-ethanol gas last?
Compared to traditional gas blends like E10 that have 10% ethanol, non-ethanol gas lasts much longer. If stored properly, ethanol-free gas can last up to six months. It is not as likely to succumb to oxidation or evaporation. E10 gas has a three-month shelf life maximum.
Does premium gas have ethanol?
Premium gas doesn’t provide any more power or contain better additives than regular gas, and it contains the same amount of ethanol as other grades. It just resists detonation (knock) better than lower-octane gas—nothing more, nothing less. If so, keep using 89-octane to regain some power and save your engine.
Does Shell 91 contain ethanol?
According to Dan McTeague, a noted petroleum analyst, Shell and Esso 91 are both ethanol free. All other grades from the companies have some ethanol content, but the mid-grade blend is pure gas, which means it not only corrodes less than ethanol blends, but is less likely to deteriorate when stored.
What are the pros and cons of ethanol?
Ethanol. Pros: Reduces demand for foreign oil, low emissions, high octane, and can potentially be produced from waste materials; existing cars can use 10-percent blends (called E10), and more than 8 million cars already on the road can use E85. Cons: Twenty-five percent lower fuel economy on E85 than gasoline.
Does gas in Canada contain ethanol?
Shell V-Power in Canada currently does not contain any Ethanol. Octane ratings for regular, mid-grade and premium Shell fuels across Canada are 87/89/91.
How do you fix ethanol problems?
One solution is to use non-oxygenated, ethanol-free gas in your small engines. It costs a little more, but it eliminates problems associated with ethanol. Another solution is to treat every tank of fuel and container of gas with AMSOIL Quickshot.
Can ethanol damage your engine?
Water-ethanol solutions can damage fuel systems and engines, and the system will need to get flushed to prevent further damage. Ethanol may contribute to corrosion of fuel tanks and other fuel system components at a rapid rate.
Should I run ethanol free gas in my ATV?
The two can be mixed together with no problem. Your atv doesn’t care, and won’t run any different at all with ethanol or without. Neither one will do any damage to your engine.
How long does ethanol free gas last stabilizer?
Adding a stabilizer to the fuel can extend its shelf life to up to 2 years. Ethanol-free fuel doesn’t suffer from the moisture issues that pump gas does so it is unlikely that you’ll benefit from adding stabilizer unless you are storing it for more than six months.
Does non-ethanol gas make more power?
Would ethanol free gas improve performance and gas mileage? Ethanol doesn’t produce as much energy when burned vs gasoline without ethanol. Non-ethanol fuel does provide more power and generally better gas mileage in most cases, the exceptions being engines designed specifically for ethanol use.
Is it better to use non-ethanol gas in small engines?
Benefits. Premium Non-Ethanol Gasoline can improve mileage, provide better performance and safer operations for your summer engines. Its also more stable for long term storage, and less destructive to engines and fuel systems.
What kind of gas is best for small engines?
When it comes to fuel, your best bet for a small engine is gasoline with an 89 octane rating.
What is the best gas to put in your lawn mower?
Use 87-octane, 10% ethanol gas As a rule of thumb, a minimum of 87-octane containing up to 10% ethanol is the recommended gas for lawn mowers. Ensure that the gas is fresh and clean as these fuels degrade rather quickly. It might not be a good idea to use leftover fuel from last season before winter.
