Warranty is long gone , I don’t use it because….. it says not to!!!!! 
 

corn farmers can kiss it 

This is what the Operation Maintenance and Installation Manual for my outboard says about fuels with ethanol.  Seems foolish to use the stuff when you have access to non ethanol gas.  Even if it saves a few bucks.

13 hours ago, Tennessee Boy said:

This is what the Operation Maintenance and Installation Manual for my outboard says about fuels with ethanol.  

 

I think you'd be surprised as to how many people don't read manuals or labels when they make a purchase.  I've venture to say that most consumers don't.

I mean, I’ve read a lot of insurance policies too but I have no clue what they say 

Just now, TnRiver46 said:

I mean, I’ve read a lot of insurance policies too but I have no clue what they say 

 

Can't help you there.  At least you read it, or tried to.  Better than most I'd say.  Maybe learn Mandarin or Swahili and you'll understand it better.  Haha

Methanol was mixed into gasoline for a short period of time and caused numerous issues, big time !!  This started the alcohol war and horrible stories.  Shortly after, methanol was removed and ethanol was used exclusively in gas.  My merc manual says this motor is designed to run on fuels with up to 10% ethanol with an octane rating of 87.  Higher octane rated fuels are not recomended and may even reduce performance. Ahead of long term storage, fuel should be stabilized to prevent future starting and running issues.  Always best to follow mfgrs recomendations, but how many really do ??

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Not a big corn on the cob guy huh @TnRiver46?  

That was a pictogram of my manufacturer recommendation. If it’s always best to follow the recommendation then why does someone keep telling me to put ethanol in my gas tank!??!!!!! Every day we stray further and further……… 😂 

2 hours ago, TnRiver46 said:

That was a pictogram of my manufacturer recommendation. If it’s always best to follow the recommendation then why does someone keep telling me to put ethanol in my gas tank!??!!!!! Every day we stray further and further……… 😂 

You speak the truth Chief Big Wompum. 

California gasoline tax and fees is $1.18 per gallon!

Finding ethanol free gasoline is difficult best source is aviation gasoline, average $6.30 gal.

Tom

If you don't have your manual you can always check the manufacture's website.  The Mercury website says "When possible,  Mercury Recommends using gasoline containing no ethanol."

 

47 minutes ago, WRB said:

California gasoline tax and fees is $1.18 per gallon!

Finding ethanol free gasoline is difficult best source is aviation gasoline, average $6.30 gal.

Tom

Be careful with that.  Avgas is leaded so it will destroy catalytic converters (so don't use it in your car).  And it can also coat O2 sensors which will kill your horsepower and fuel economy because they won't get a good reading.  Neither of those are problems with most older boat motors, but some of the newer outboards with EFI will have O2 sensors on them.   So any savings you bank now might go back into repairs later.  

 

Also, that's a bit weird that it's cheaper there.  I guess it's a California tax thing.  Because here, it's a good bit more expensive.  If for no other reason than, there's no competition.  Any savings you might find by flying to another airport will get eaten up by the cost of flying there.  Kind of like gas at the marina. 

Nothing like a good ‘ol oil thread

On 2/25/2024 at 3:54 PM, Glenn said:

You have gas under $3/gallon???!  I haven't seen those prices in over a decade in my neck of the woods!  (yes, we have the highest gas prices in the country)

 

Regardless of price, my boat will never see ethanol as long as I own it.

As long as I live in the Chicago area, my boats will never see ethanol free gas. It doesn't exist here.

I paid $3.29 for it on Sunday when I filled my boat up because I had 60 cents off/gallon from my built up grocery bill discounts.  Put 15 gallons in.

14 minutes ago, gimruis said:

I paid $3.29 for it on Sunday when I filled my boat up because I had 60 cents off/gallon from my built up grocery bill discounts.  Put 15 gallons in.

Ya - I'll be filling my tank up pretty soon, got $0.80 in discount right now.

Amazing that this thread has gone nowhere regarding ethanol fuel.

It's your motor, do as you please.

I've seen the effects of ethenol in 2/4 stroke engines but maybe I'm imagining something...... crazy.