ethanol treatment & generators
My mechanic suggests I use an ethanol treatment in my fuel tank to counteract the effects of ethanol on my generator and I have found this to work very well. It had been running a little rough even t...
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As ethanol is a major issue for marine applications, in my state, the Oregon State Marine Board has a subsection on where we can purchase ethanol-free fuel: OSMB Clear Gasoline Locations Statewide
Do a search on your state pages for similar information.
Personally, I'll use normal regular with ethanol over the normal operating periods during the spring/summer/fall, but for storage, will run the tank down to a quarter tank, then fill with ethanol-free fuel and add a stabilizer for winter storage. I run both the MH and generator at least once a month over the winter to keep things lubricated and to purge the existing fuel in the carb/injectors.
Good luck!
Do a search on your state pages for similar information.
Personally, I'll use normal regular with ethanol over the normal operating periods during the spring/summer/fall, but for storage, will run the tank down to a quarter tank, then fill with ethanol-free fuel and add a stabilizer for winter storage. I run both the MH and generator at least once a month over the winter to keep things lubricated and to purge the existing fuel in the carb/injectors.
Good luck!
