Using gas with 10% ethanol

[CoreyF]

I always use Stabil fuel treatment in my Cadet riding lawnmower with 87 octane regular gas that has 10% ethanol. Is this ok?

[Frank1541]

I have doing the same for the last decade with great results. I see no reason to change.

[garydee]

10% ethanol gas works fine in older Cub Cadet equipment, from what others have commented on regarding the appropriate fuel for these older engines. I use only non-ethanol fuel in my outdoor equipment to protect my investment. I am able to obtain it from gas stations near lake Ontario, where I live. Many boaters use it in their older outboard motors, so it is readily available...for now. If you think about it, gas with 10% ethanol might be cheaper to buy, however when you figure the additional cost for the Stabil you put in the gas, you might not be saving much compared to the slightly higher cost for the non-ethanol fuel, if it is available.

I understand that Stabil keeps the ethanol from separating in the gas mixture, which can cause engine problems. The addition of ethanol to fuel was an idea to reduce oil consumption in America. Stabil was formulated to solve the separation problem created by the mixture when the fuel sat unused over time.

Funny...I live 12 miles away from the only ethanol plant in New York State. The only thing grown in the farm fields around me is corn for the ethanol plant. Regardless, ethanol gas is no less expensive here than anywhere else!

If you have ever watched videos of "Project Farm" on youtube, he demonstrates that fuel containing ethanol burns hotter than non-ethanol fuel. Over time, the additional heat may shorten the life of your engine. I try to use gas that is similar to what was available when these engines were made to obtain the best outcome for my equipment. Everyone is free to use whatever they want, so the choice is up to you.

[athomas]

I always use the pump gas with ethanol and have no issues, in the fall when I fill my gas can I put the marine grade stabil in and I always use the MMO every can of gas !

[Ozcub]

I have seen Ethanol turn the plastic hoses on equipment to a jelly like state , so would I use it , No , the supposed saving is negligible when you factor in any repair cost associated with its usage
As to its environmental benefits ?????????????
Oz

[Oak]

I use regular 87 pump gas with ethanol. In the summer when I burning a can + a week I don't add anything but when I get near the end of summer I use Star Tron. I've had gas with Star Tron in my motorcycle that was 2 years old and it was still good.

http://www.starbrite.com/item/star-t...oline-additive

[ol'George]

I hate ethanol.
That said, never had an issue with gas in my tractors/equipment unless the tanks set more than 2 years with fuel in them.
I purchase fuel in 55 gal drums and all fuel pumped out goes through a fuel filter in the line from the hand pump.
The fuel in small 5 gallon cans goes through a screened funnel.
I use no snake oil additives.
just my $.02