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Liquid Performance Ethanol Equalizer

viperryder

viperryder

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Saw this ad in Road Runner mag about using Liquid Performance Ethanol Equalizer in your bikes to counter act ethanol. Wondering if anybody has heard of or used this product. Don't want to use if it will hurt 2014 RT S Spyder. This is a quote from ad " Its synthetic blend removes water from fuel and stops fuel system corrosion and ethanol phase separation that robs fuel of octane. Ethanol Equalizer replaces lost octane, increases horsepower, lubricates and cleans the entire fuel system and stabilizes fuel for up to 36 months.":banghead::banghead:
 
I guess my question would be, why do you feel you need a fuel additive?
We use them sometimes in our boats but that is for obvious high moisture concerns or maybe a piece of machinery that will sit for a long time, but I don't think I've ever used a fuel additive in anything that's seeing at least periodic use.

Also, keep in mind that most manufacturers recommend against additives.
 
Ethanol RAISES octane and disperses water... that is actually the problem, the absorbed water if too much can cause corrosion.

Sorry but this sounds too much like yet another product that only improves performance through removing weight from your wallet.
 
I use a similar product but not for performance improvement, just to help prevent water in my tank. The ethanol attracts moisture in the air and over time the water will separate out and lay on the bottom. This can result in rusted fuel tanks and, if enough builds up the engine can slurp up the water which will cause performance issues. If you keep your tank full when the bike is stored this is not a problem but if you are like me, I fill it when it needs it so it sits in my garage with a partial tank.
 
Correct. Water is heavier than gasoline. However, the fuel pump also pulls from the bottom of the tank.
IMHO- the best way to reduce metal fuel tank corrosion in land use vehicles is simple use. Ride and fill. Don't let any fuel sit in the tank for extended periods of time. Frequent refills will keep a constant turnover and everything fresh.
 
A bit much..!!

I am always cautious of products that promise to cure all ills...at once. It may well accomplish some of what it says but you will never know. Like a pain pill advertised to cure back pain. How does it know where your pain is..?? In fact it affects your whole body hence the side effects warnings. It is worth a try and you tell us how it works for you if no one here has tried it yet....:dontknow:
 
A wise old engine builder, tuner, and generally Motorsport genius mentor used to tell me..."Ride more, Worry less".
 
I use Lucas oil Ethanol stabilizer and fuel treatment. I have been using this in my other trikes and bikes for several years. Actually it is suppose to neutralizes the ethanol which decreases evaporation. It also lubricates the fuel system which the ethanol erodes. On all of my machines, the fuel mileage increased per gallon and specially on my 2013 RT flaming dragon, the fuel doesn't boil off as bad as when i didn't used it.
I have a vulcan nomad which i had to overhaul at 50k and the head was pitted near the valves, similar to what happens to a diesel engine when too much ether is used to start. since i didn't use ether and visiting with other mechanics who work on small engines, who were running into the same problem figured it was the ethanol.

my $.02!
 
Just another observation - I don't know much about the Nomad but pitting at the head around the valves, especially if it was the exhaust valves can indicate water into the combustion chamber. Like a slightly weeping head gasket. The moisture mixes with the fuel, steams, and eats up the aluminum at the exhaust valve area on its way out. If the nomad is air cooled then that's obviously not it.. Haha
Some say that some pitting around that area is also normal in high mileage motors, especially in more humid climates.
 
viperryder said:
Saw this ad in Road Runner mag about using Liquid Performance Ethanol Equalizer in your bikes to counter act ethanol. Wondering if anybody has heard of or used this product. Don't want to use if it will hurt 2014 RT S Spyder. This is a quote from ad " Its synthetic blend removes water from fuel and stops fuel system corrosion and ethanol phase separation that robs fuel of octane. Ethanol Equalizer replaces lost octane, increases horsepower, lubricates and cleans the entire fuel system and stabilizes fuel for up to 36 months.":banghead::banghead:
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I spilled some on my head. The next morning I noticed a change in my hair. I've been rubbing it on my head now for six months. I've almost got a full head of hair now. It is a miracle cure for baldness. One thing though, don't get it on the palms of your hands--just sayin'
 
Dan_Ashley said:
I spilled some on my head. The next morning I noticed a change in my hair. I've been rubbing it on my head now for six months. I've almost got a full head of hair now. It is a miracle cure for baldness. One thing though, don't get it on the palms of your hands--just sayin'
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