Ethanol and Two-strokes...

[tprnottp]

Question: Since the EPA has deemed it necessary to increase the Ethanol content of pump gasoline to 15%, what are you running in your two-stroke to compensate for the addition of ethanol???
In short, are you using a fuel additive along with your favorite premix lubricant, or have you switched to "pure" unleaded race gas???

Inquiring minds would like to know.

Thanks for the input,

TP
EC 300

[mcnut]

I have two gas stations close by that sell 110 octane leaded gas at $5.79/gallon. I mix 2 gallons of it with 3 gallons of 93 octane unleaded.

[Bobt250]

I didn't think you could buy leaded gas at the pumps anywhere. I wish I could find that here.

[gasgasman]

Ethanol is not good.
On my 2001 Gas Gas, my rings and power valves were gummed up from it. I let the bike sit for a few months and it would not even kick over.

Star Brite make an additive the really works. It will even clean out carb jets.
http://www.starbrite.com/sproductdetail.cfm?ID=1159

[lankydoug]

In Oklahoma there are sill a few gas stations, usually one in every town, that sells fuel with no alcohol. I buy 91 octane and it works fine in both my 2 strokes.

[GMP]

I used to mix VP Red race gas 50/50 with pump premium, but it got too expensive and a hassle if I needed gas fast. The Starbrite Startron additive has worked great so far with pump premium. Biggest problem is the inconsistency and effects on jetting. Be careful in cold weather.

[iajim]

Startron additive is good, a 50/50 mix of 15% methanol pump gas with non- oxygenated (premium) gas is OK. Your octane rating should be high enough to prevent detonation. Actual methanol content is down to 7-8 %. You can also run a "castor based" oil. Maxima 927, Klotz Benol, there are many others as well. Castor based oils mix well with alcohol.

[Clay]

Here is a site where you can find non-ethanol gas stations.
http://pure-gas.org/index.jsp?stateprov=ID

[GMP]

Most synthetics do as well, but the ethanol absorbs moisture from the air and causes some components to separate. Its worse with ester based synthetics like Redline. Castor based oils are very dirty.

[Wyoming Kim]

Thanx for the link Clay.....I verified the info that was stated for one particular station near my location and now I know where I'll be purchasing ethanol-free fuel.