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Never thought of that, might try it. For the small engines (snowblower, weed trimmer), I've always just shut off the gas and let the carb run dry to avoid too much gumming up, especially when I know I might not be using it for several weeks. It works, but is kind of a hassle, and you don't want to leave it dry for too long -- I always run the snowblower a few times during the summer. We're in a sparsely populated area, so I'm, not sure where to find non-ethanol fuel, but it sounds like it might be worth a look.NICE!! That would have been fun....
On a completely unrelated note - I've changed over to running non ethanol gas in all my "occasional" engines (lawn mower, weed wacker, chainsaw, pressure washer, etc). It has saved me multiple issues. Before when using ethanol I would be cleaning out fuel systems or replacing gummed up carbs regularly. The gas is more expensive, but it it WELL worth the money, IMO. I'm fortunate to have two places close by that sell it.
You might be surprised - it seems like it is becoming more common to see it being offered at gas stations.Never thought of that, might try it. For the small engines (snowblower, weed trimmer), I've always just shut off the gas and let the carb run dry to avoid too much gumming up, especially when I know I might not be using it for several weeks. It works, but is kind of a hassle, and you don't want to leave it dry for too long -- I always run the snowblower a few times during the summer. We're in a sparsely populated area, so I'm, not sure where to find non-ethanol fuel, but it sounds like it might be worth a look.
I've given up on chainsaws, LOL. We use them about once a year, which makes them a pain to keep in good running condition, so we just rent them now.
It's really an awesome color. I'm not surprised Ford used it pretty extensively in their advertising, though it seems they're mixing it up more now. I'm glad they carried it over for 2020 - I was wondering if they would because at least around here in most of CA, you don't see many Sabers on dealer lots and I think I've only ever seen one other on the road. The dealers seem to think it's a "risky" color or something and mostly stick to the various shades of non-color (white, silver, gray, black) and occasional a blue or red one.Another thing I've noticed as a benefit to our color choice, is that the Saber color seems to be one of the best for not showing winter coatings. The salt just adds a bit of lighter color to it, and the sand blends right in. It all just gives a more faded color and a bit more texture. haha
Whad'ya know, there's one in Gardnerville and one in Carson City! We go through there a fair amount this time of year. I'll try it outYou might be surprised - it seems like it is becoming more common to see it being offered at gas stations.
As a side benefit - I've noticed the engines actually run better with the non ethanol - my old chainsaw used to have a hard time idling for any period - with the non ethanol, it runs GREAT.
Edit: I just googled "where to find non ethanol gas" and it came up with a few stations near me - that might a good spot to start. The other thing I found was this site:
https://www.pure-gas.org/
It has all the stations I know about locally that offer it, so that sounds promising as well.
I don't use any stabilzer with the non ethanol. You can't keep it in the tank FOREVER, but it still seems fine after a year or even two.Whad'ya know, there's one in Gardnerville and one in Carson City! We go through there a fair amount this time of year. I'll try it out
Do you think it would still benefit from Sta-bil just for longevity?
Sounds good, I'll definitely try it out - might even make owning s chainsaw worth it againI don't use any stabilzer with the non ethanol. You can't keep it in the tank FOREVER, but it still seems fine after a year or even two.
I agree....I know of only 4 in the Augusta, GA area. I own one (but ordered a 2wd first). So that is 2 because of me. The other 2 were on a couple of other dealers lots in our area, and that was early in the year, but yet to see any more.It's really an awesome color. I'm not surprised Ford used it pretty extensively in their advertising, though it seems they're mixing it up more now. I'm glad they carried it over for 2020 - I was wondering if they would because at least around here in most of CA, you don't see many Sabers on dealer lots and I think I've only ever seen one other on the road. The dealers seem to think it's a "risky" color or something and mostly stick to the various shades of non-color (white, silver, gray, black) and occasional a blue or red one.
Once in a while, I find a Saber buddy to park next to even if it's not a Ranger ...
Yeah, it's kind of weird, especially since Saber was the most featured color in Ford advertising initially. Maybe it's more popular in some regions, dunno.I agree....I know of only 4 in the Augusta, GA area. I own one (but ordered a 2wd first). So that is 2 because of me. The other 2 were on a couple of other dealers lots in our area, and that was early in the year, but yet to see any more.
I love the color and everyone who sees it likes it too. Not sure why dealers refuse to order it.
My Toro stuff advises Stabil in every tank of fuel, I kinda did that on the first season About 10 years ago.Whad'ya know, there's one in Gardnerville and one in Carson City! We go through there a fair amount this time of year. I'll try it out
Do you think it would still benefit from Sta-bil just for longevity?
I believe that is because it is assuming ethanol. If ethanol, it is absolutely required. That is why I like the non ethanol - it isn't required.My Toro stuff advises Stabil in every tank of fuel, I kinda did that on the first season About 10 years ago.
Just one reason i ordered mine.I agree....I know of only 4 in the Augusta, GA area. I own one (but ordered a 2wd first). So that is 2 because of me. The other 2 were on a couple of other dealers lots in our area, and that was early in the year, but yet to see any more.
I love the color and everyone who sees it likes it too. Not sure why dealers refuse to order it.
Exactly!Just one reason i ordered mine.
I got the color and options that I wanted, not settling for what the dealer had.
I was lucky as one local dealer had exactly what I would've ordered from the color down to every option. I've ordered many trucks before and while it's nice getting everything you want it's the waiting that kills me lolJust one reason i ordered mine.
I got the color and options that I wanted, not settling for what the dealer had.