Ethanol

[BLACK WIDOW]

I have not seen any reference in the owners manual as to the use of Ethanol laced fuel (could have missed it). In Oklahoma it is no problem (Yet) to find the real fuel, so that is what I have always used. The ethanol gasoline will produce less BTU's per given quantity thus reducing performance as well as efficiency (gas mileage). That being a issue is not the most important one however, since some engines were not designed to use any alcohol and the seals and gaskets will deteriorate. Has anyone checked this out?:dontknow:

 

[ataDude]

I have not seen any reference in the owners manual as to the use of Ethanol laced fuel (could have missed it). In Oklahoma it is no problem (Yet) to find the real fuel, so that is what I have always used. The ethanol gasoline will produce less BTU's per given quantity thus reducing performance as well as efficiency (gas mileage). That being a issue is not the most important one however, since some engines were not designed to use any alcohol and the seals and gaskets will deteriorate. Has anyone checked this out?:dontknow:

Only much older engines cannot handle the current low-ethanol (10-15%) blends. Our engine handles it fine.

I'd certainly stay way from any of the rare E-85 (85%) stuff if you ever see it.
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[BRPjunkie]

Couldn't avoid ethanol fuel in the south and Spyder ran just fine.

 

[Director]

From the Owner's Manual - Page 23

I have not seen any reference in the owners manual as to the use of Ethanol laced fuel (could have missed it). In Oklahoma it is no problem (Yet) to find the real fuel, so that is what I have always used. The ethanol gasoline will produce less BTU's per given quantity thus reducing performance as well as efficiency (gas mileage). That being a issue is not the most important one however, since some engines were not designed to use any alcohol and the seals and gaskets will deteriorate. Has anyone checked this out?:dontknow:

Here you go:

Fueling
Fuel Recommendation
Use unleaded gasoline or oxygenated
fuel containing no more than 10%
ethanol or methanol or both. The gasoline used must have the following
minimum octane number:​

MINIMUM OCTANE NUMBER

Inside North America 87 ((R+M)/2)
Outside North America 92 RON
NOE ​

Other fuel can degrade

vehicle performance and damage

critical parts in the fuel system and

engine.​

​

Bruce​

​

​

WARNING​

 

[mxz600]

If you use gas with ethanol you are asking for possible problems.

Read this thread: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11861

If you have no choice but to use it you should use an additive to guard against phase separation. It happened to a friend of mine, had to have his engine rebuilt.

 

[Saluda]

It has no storage life, I hate it. Don't have a choice here.

 

[NancysToy]

If you use gas with ethanol you are asking for possible problems.

Read this thread: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11861

If you have no choice but to use it you should use an additive to guard against phase separation. It happened to a friend of mine, had to have his engine rebuilt.

If you know a way to avoid it, without using Av gas, please enlighten us. No such animal as ethanol-free gasoline in these parts.
-Scotty

 

[FANG]

Same here Scotty

 

[SpyderGirl]

A fuel stabilizer will help protect the seperation of gasoline if the vehicle is not regularly driven.

 

[bjt]

It has no storage life, I hate it. Don't have a choice here.

If you know a way to avoid it, without using Av gas, please enlighten us. No such animal as ethanol-free gasoline in these parts.
-Scotty

Living in Scotty's neck of the woods, :agree:, its very hard to avoid 10% ethanol fuel. My solution to the "no storage life" problem is to ride often. Having to fill up every 4 - 7 days keeps the gas fresh. :thumbup:

 

[Saluda]

Spyder isn't the issue. I'm talking the boat and sleds.

 

[Dukester]

Gas

Have any of you used pure gasoline with a fuel additive made by Lucas. I have a few pure gas in my area, just was wondering. Thanks