Unleaded Ethanol free 90

[Satex]

I was wondering what recreational fuel is, too?

The "what" was answered. The reason it's often called that is because small engines typically seen on ATVs and dirt bikes still use carburetors and tend to sit for long periods. Ethanol is murder on those fuel systems.

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[billythekidd]

Here in Colorado they seell non-ethanol at Maverick gas stations but it is only 87. I have used it and it made no difference in performance or mileage... Just paid more for it.

 

[NASSTY]

Around here ethanol free 90 costs $.40 more per gallon than 93 with 10% ethanol. I run ethanol free 90 in my lawnmower and snow blower, but I run 93 in my Ranger Raptor and Grand National.

 

[cb4017]

Here in Colorado they seell non-ethanol at Maverick gas stations but it is only 87. I have used it and it made no difference in performance or mileage... Just paid more for it.

Same here in NV. Maverick is it and it's same price as their Premium (91). I run it in my generators and my 05 TJ Wrangler.

I haven't seen non-ethanol anywhere else.

 

[Dre' Dawg]

2024 XLT FX4 2.3l
Just curious if anyone is using 90 octane Unleaded "Ethanol Free" gas?
I don't see it very often at the pumps.
Any advantage/disadvantage?

From AI

Ethanol-free gasoline has about 3% to 4% more energy per gallon than a 10% ethanol (E10) blend, meaning pure gas provides slightly more energy per combustion cycle. However, the 10% ethanol blend has a slightly higher octane rating, which can help cool the combustion chamber and resist engine knock

Real-World Differences

• • Power Output: The difference in peak power between E10 and ethanol-free fuel is negligible in everyday vehicles. [1]
  • Fuel Economy: You get slightly better mileage (about 2% to 3% more range) on ethanol-free gasoline because of the higher energy density. [1, 2]
  • Small Engines: Opinions on r/gmcsierra are mixed for daily drivers, but for small engines (boats, lawnmowers), users and experts agree that ethanol-free is better because it resists moisture absorption and prevents corrosion

 

[STEVE_K]

Uhhh, I believe there is an unwritten rule that if you talk about your Grand National you have to post a pic of your Grand National!

 

[NASSTY]

Uhhh, I believe there is an unwritten rule that if you talk about your Grand National you have to post a pic of your Grand National!

lol This is all I have at the moment. I lost my old pics when my desk top sh!t the bed a couple months ago.

 

[whale]

2024 XLT FX4 2.3l
Just curious if anyone is using 90 octane Unleaded "Ethanol Free" gas?
I don't see it very often at the pumps.
Any advantage/disadvantage?

We get 88 non-e fuel were I live. I use it for all small motors , lawn tractors, etc. Also for 2 stroke mix! I use 91 (10% Ethanol) in the RR.

 

[superj]

The ethanol free is more expensive here, too, but since I run 93 normally, the 91 e free is the same price as 93.

 

[Bill W]

No ethanol free here in Kaliforn. But because of the ridiculous price I thought I would start with regular gas. 1500 miles on my 2.7 I switched over to premium and my MPG increased to beat the price difference.

 

[superj]

How much is gas in Cali now? I lived in riverside and corona back in the 80s to early 90s.

 

[Bill W]

I only buy Costco gas, so this is the average Costco per state. The State gas tax needs to be subtracted to see the fraud rate.
https://costcogaspricelive.com/
Annual Highway Report
https://reason.org/highway-report/28th-annual-highway-report/california/

 

[ZilWin]

Tennessee is the only state I have seen it.

REC 90 is sold anywhere boating is popular....espcially bigger boats with outboard engines. I live part time in SWFL and we run REC 90 all the time in our boats. Readily available at the pump at many gas stations. i run a 22 ft deck boat with a Yamaha 200....relatively small for that part of the country

 

[CACTUSGREYFX4]

The only "ethanol free" fuel we have around here is premium and it's usually around 40 cents a litre more expensive than regular.

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