Ethanol question
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Ethanol question
I have a 1981 and was curious if the gas/ ethanol mix in today's fuel will have any negative impact on my engine/ fuel pump/ lines/ etc. I don't recall if there was such a fuel mix back then. Any thoughts?
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Ethanol ol will do the same to the old clear fuel lines. I had a 80s still saw that got ruined about 5 years ago. Also had it happen to a couple of old weed wackers. Newer products have different fuel line's. I think the newer rubber hoses are made to withstand the alcohol
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That nasty stuff will eat and destroy some carb parts, some fuel lines, some fuel pumps.
In other words, rubber parts. Go to Walley World and get a green bottle of Lucas Ethanol Safeguard. Only takes a couple ounces per tank full. Great additive for winter storage.
In other words, rubber parts. Go to Walley World and get a green bottle of Lucas Ethanol Safeguard. Only takes a couple ounces per tank full. Great additive for winter storage.
