R-pod Owners Forum : Non-Ethanol Gas http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Warranty, Service and Recall Bulletins : Non-Ethanol Gas Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 08:01:20 +0000 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 10:14:01 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3389 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Non-Ethanol Gas : Everyone needs to bookmark this... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=47833#47833 Author: CO_PILOT
Subject: 3389
Posted: 03 Jul 2014 at 10:14am

Everyone needs to bookmark this website  that locates ethanol-free fuel retailers in every state: 


http://pure-gas.org/ 


]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2014 10:14:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=47833#47833 Non-Ethanol Gas : I used 'regular-ethanol'... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=36871#36871 Author: TIDALWAVE
Subject: 3389
Posted: 17 Aug 2013 at 11:11am

I used 'regular-ethanol' gas for my ATV, boat motors, etc., until they all had to go into the shop for 'carb-adjustment' cleaning.  Every mechanic told me that a majority of gas line problems they worked on were directly caused by using ethanol.  I immediately began to use non-ethanol...all of my engines start quickly and I have never had a fuel line problem since then.  The $500 in repair/cleaning would have paid for a lot of 'hi-cost' non-ethanol gas.
I have found that a couple of my cars do not seem to get much better mileage from non-ethanol. But my TV pickup does. So when I tow my Pod, I use my calculator to determine if buying the more expensive non-ethanol is worth getting better mileage.
]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2013 11:11:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=36871#36871 Non-Ethanol Gas : Those with boats keep in mind... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=36679#36679 Author: ahefner
Subject: 3389
Posted: 12 Aug 2013 at 9:44pm

Those with boats keep in mind that ethanol fuel is a bad idea. From my understanding ethanol is hydrophilic which means that it attracts moisture and will result in water forming in the gas tanks.

Seafoam or other fuel treatments may help with this but try to buy the real stuff if it is available when buying fuel for your boat.
]]> Mon, 12 Aug 2013 21:44:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=36679#36679 Non-Ethanol Gas : I filled up with it when I was... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=32683#32683 Author: TerryM
Subject: 3389
Posted: 29 Apr 2013 at 12:18pm

I filled up with it when I was setting on empty.  I gained 4/10ths of a mileage gain.

Terry
]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:18:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=32683#32683 Non-Ethanol Gas : I hd never seen one with them... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=32248#32248 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 3389
Posted: 13 Apr 2013 at 7:50am

I hd never seen one with them but I have not seen them all.  Thanks,]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 07:50:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=32248#32248 Non-Ethanol Gas : Our gas stations will have the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=32244#32244 Author: Racer|X|
Subject: 3389
Posted: 12 Apr 2013 at 9:56pm

Our gas stations will have the high octane non-ethanol for "recreation vehicles" as the signs usually state.

Keith...Farm & Fleet doesn't have gas pumps by me.

X
]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:56:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=32244#32244 Non-Ethanol Gas : About a quarter of the gas stations... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=32225#32225 Author: TIDALWAVE
Subject: 3389
Posted: 12 Apr 2013 at 11:09am

About a quarter of the gas stations here in Central Mn carry hi-octane (90) ethanol-free gasoline.
It is used for "non-automobile" uses such as high-compression autos,  ATVs, outboards, lawn equipment, etc. It generally costs about 10% more than 10-15% ethanol gas.  So do an experiment...let your tow vehicle get low on fuel and fill up totally with the non-ethanol gas and record your odometer setting.  Record the mileage when you are again nearly empty and refill with standard ethanol gas.  Repeat and check your mpg...if you get a higher mpg percentage using non-ethanol than the higher percentage gas price, it is more economical to fill with the non-ethanol gas.
]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:09:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=32225#32225 Non-Ethanol Gas : You noticed it big time...marine!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=32224#32224 Author: Burt
Subject: 3389
Posted: 12 Apr 2013 at 10:41am

You noticed it big time...marine!  Sta-Bil does also make a marine formula which is meant for reducing or eliminating ethanol in gas.

It's a blue color not like the brown/yellow color.

I carry some of that when towing in case I can't find real gas.

Burt
]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:41:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=32224#32224 Non-Ethanol Gas : I guess that is another... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=32223#32223 Author: coopercdrkey
Subject: 3389
Posted: 12 Apr 2013 at 10:32am

I guess that is another advantage to living near the water-  outboard motors do not do well at all on ethanol-laced gas.
 
Even the convenience store here on the Key has a non-ethanol pump.  Costs more, but at least it's available.
]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:32:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=32223#32223 Non-Ethanol Gas : We are positioned so we can... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=32222#32222 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 3389
Posted: 12 Apr 2013 at 5:15am

We are positioned so we can easily get to both, but we are in Fleet Farm country.  I like em both too.  Does Farm and Fleet have gas stations?]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 05:15:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=32222#32222 Non-Ethanol Gas : Farm and Fleet by me. Those two... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=32218#32218 Author: Racer|X|
Subject: 3389
Posted: 11 Apr 2013 at 10:41pm

Farm and Fleet by me.  Those two always crack me up.  Greatest store on the planet though...I can spend hours in one.  When the Zombie Apocolypse comes, I want to be near a FF, everything you need for survival. 😄]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:41:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=32218#32218 Non-Ethanol Gas : Fleet Farm gas stations normally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=32213#32213 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 3389
Posted: 11 Apr 2013 at 9:21pm

Fleet Farm gas stations normally have ethanol free gas.  Check it out if you have one near,]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:21:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=32213#32213 Non-Ethanol Gas : Ethanol sucks!!!! My Ford will... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=32202#32202 Author: Racer|X|
Subject: 3389
Posted: 11 Apr 2013 at 7:56pm

Ethanol sucks!!!!  My Ford will get 22-23 MPG with real gas....down to 16-17 with ethanol (not towing).

Bad part is, living in farm country it is hard to find.  Much more common and available in the "Up North" as we say in WI or the Northwoods.

X
]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:56:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=32202#32202 Non-Ethanol Gas : I have been asked about Non-Ethanol... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3389&PID=32187#32187 Author: Burt
Subject: 3389
Posted: 11 Apr 2013 at 3:02pm

I have been asked about Non-Ethanol gas many times and found out that it does have more power per gallon than the corn fuel we are forced to buy.

Therefore, when you tow with a vehicle at or near capacity, Non-Ethanol will pull you around easier and even get better mileage.

Here is a website that will help you locate REAL GAS:

www.pure-gas.org

If you use a smart phone, it will give you directions, coordinates, addresses, etc....

Happy Towing

Burt
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