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Gasohol Fuel Advantage?

Jay,

Is there an advantage in using gasohol fuel? I assume that the old problem of fuel lines and fuel related components are a thing of the past.  Does an engine burn cooler and cleaner with gasohol? Would I be able to realize more power with gasohol fuels?

John Vande Berg


John,

I am from a part of the country that has very little gasohol. But I would try avoiding its use in an outboard engine.  Gasohol, like many alternative fuels, has a higher specific gravity than standard fuels. This factor may create fuel delivery problems, since the fuel system in an outboard engine is not as adaptable as automotive systems. Additionally, I have not researched the compatibility of gasohol and 2 cycle oil, so it is better to play it safe and avoid it for now.

Jay @ JSRE

 

 

 

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