AV gas for the generator

Chum lee wrote:
I'm a private pilot. Right now, the average price for 100 octane low lead AVGAS is $5.17/gal in the SW USA. IMO, this fuel will work fine in your generator, but, . . . why would you consider using it when 87 octane unleaded fuel (the correct fuel for your generator) is readily available in SO CAL for under $3.00 a gallon?

Chum lee

I dont put 87 in anything. AV gas is $3.50 and 87octane is 3.29. My buddy who posted the AV gas price was excited i think because it was a good deal. We are desert people and its been a good 10 years since i heard talk of guys running AV gas in their sandrails or dirt bikes. When he posted about using it for the generator i thought it could be something interesting to look into.

For me its hard to keep fresh gas in my genny during the summer. I literally add 1 gallon every 2 or 3 months. Just so i can start and run the genny for 45-60 mins.