- Jan 12, 2006
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Last year, on another forum (RZR SXS), there was a long discussion regarding the ethanol in our gas supplies and the "questionable" effect it had on small engines. In NC, gas suppliers can sell gasoline with up to 10% ethanol and do not have to label the pump has having any ethanol at all. I was told that, at one time, Stihl had sent a memo to repair shops that they would not honor any warranty work where the issue could be contributed to having used gasoline with ethanol in it. I was told by the retailer/repair shop that Stihl had subsequently sent a follow-up memo that they would have to honor the warranty. Anyway, last year I searched and searched for a supplier of gasoline without the ethanol. The only thing I could find that definitely did not contain ethanol was aviation fuel, and I almost started buying it. But I was told that using 91/93 octane premium gasoline would prevent the issues related to ethanol (water in the gas). So I have been burning that ever since. With all my gas for my equipment, I have always used Sta-Bil to address the gumming issues with gasoline. A couple weeks ago, I ran across a (I think fairly new) product that address the ethanol issues in gasoline. The produce is Startron Enzyme Fuel Treatment. Ethanol in gasoline attracts moisture from the air and you get water in your gasoline. Startron, supposedly, disperses the water molecules into microscopic particles that are small enough to burn through the carburetors. My mechanic told me it is great stuff and that it has prevented him from having to rebuild at least four carburetors. He said he would pour almost a whole bottle of the stuff in the tank while the engine was running and he could literally hear and watch the engine smooth out. A friend of mine mentioned this product to his mechanic and he also said it is great stuff. Anyway, I got some and when I started using it in my chainsaws and leaf blower, I swear I could hear and feel an increase in power! (My imagination? Perhaps). Anyway, I don't have any vested interest in this product, just wondering if any of you have heard/used this product, and your thoughts?
(www.startron.com)
(www.startron.com)