Fuel additives...

flipstyledsm22 · 01-18-2021, 11:45 AM

Any beneficial additives, that anyone can recommend? If so, what are you using, how much does it cost, how often are you using it, and did you notice any substantial differences?

Tojo92 · 01:31 PM

I no longer use any other than occasionally octane booster with lower octane ethanol free gas.

I have used SeaFoam and others in the past, but after watching various You Tube videos (not always scientific), I stopped.

I try to buy ethanol free gas and that takes care of almost everything.

Here is one. A little cheesy.

Heavyd490 · 01-18-2021, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tojo92

I no longer use any other than occasionally octane booster with lower octane ethanol free gas.

I have used SeaFoam and others in the past, but after watching various You Tube videos (not always scientific), I stopped.

I try to buy ethanol free gas and that takes care of almost everything.

Here is one. A little cheesy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chsG...annel=FortNine

No worries about running Ethanol free gas though huh? Just found out the Bucees in Texas City has Ethanol free pumps.

less_than_coop · 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavyd490

No worries about running Ethanol free gas though huh? Just found out the Bucees in Texas City has Ethanol free pumps.

I cant speak with much knowledge about ethanol free gas in modern bikes/cars, but I know I only run ethanol free in my small engines (and dirtbike when I had one). Ive replaced many a fuel line and float that have been corroded/eaten/effed up by ethanol gas.

Heavyd490 · 01-18-2021, 04:54 PM

Right, isn't that the truth! I keep Ethanol free gas at the shop now that Bucees has it. But for, like you said, small engines/mowers or even an old school bike with carbs that needs to come back to life. I'm just curious about a fuel injected system, how would Ethanol free affect fuel injected bikes, if at all?

Tojo92 · 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Heavyd490

Right, isn't that the truth! I keep Ethanol free gas at the shop now that Bucees has it. But for, like you said, small engines/mowers or even an old school bike with carbs that needs to come back to life. I'm just curious about a fuel injected system, how would Ethanol free affect fuel injected bikes, if at all?

I am not sure why ethanol free would be an issue for FI bikes. I am not aware of ANY ill effects.

My Aprilia 550 runs great on it. We have had a bunch of QT stations that have popped up around my area and they have 90 octane that is ethanol free. I run that in near all my cars and motorcycles.

Rod · 01-19-2021, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Heavyd490

No worries about running Ethanol free gas though huh? Just found out the Bucees in Texas City has Ethanol free pumps.

I never get lucky with their diesel... I just cannot get as many MPG, compared when I get from another place.

but for the gas that's good to know

Oskar_Z28 · 01-19-2021, 11:06 AM

I run ethanol free when I can - Buccees down the road has 92 octane ethanol free. I kept my bikes and cars filled with it (+stabil) when I parked them for 18 month. Had no issues after coming back and fired them up. Ethanol free gives me slightly better gas milage, but on a vehicle that is used all the time it does not matter if you use E10 or ethanol free.

flipstyledsm22 · 01-19-2021, 05:22 PM

This is great information!

I'm planning on running ethanol free on my older carburetor bikes. Right now, there are no stations in my area that carries ethanol free, let alone anything over a 90 octane fuel. I can't wait to start seeing 93 pumps!

kenup283 · 01-19-2021, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by flipstyledsm22

Right now, there are no stations in my area that carries ethanol free, let alone anything over a 90 octane fuel. I can't wait to start seeing 93 pumps!

If you can’t get ethanol free and looking for a stable fuel, look for a local small airport and take your jugs to get some 100LL avgas. It’s a bit more expensive was 5$/gal prior to all the Covid stuff. Last long time left alone. Longer than ethanol free gas. You can also dilute it and may want to if going to be running hard as it will be leaner so need to adjust for that or can go 50/50 or less. I’ve also found some Walmart’s have ethanol free so don’t overlook those too.

FE_rex · 01-20-2021, 04:48 AM

No additives on vehicles I normally drive.

I usually buy 4-5 six gal cans of gas at a time for the utility vehicle and zero-turn. I always add Stabil to cans when filling.

On diesel for use in tractor - always a a stabilizer and biocide.

Been know to add Marvel Mystery Oil to gas on engines that have set for a while to help lubricate / free-up valves

flipstyledsm22 · 01-20-2021, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by FE_rex

Been know to add Marvel Mystery Oil to gas on engines that have set for a while to help lubricate / free-up valves

My dad use to put that stuff in everything! I'm surprised he didn't pour it over his steak and mashed potatoes.

I've been guilty of picking up the same habits, but I never questioned if it actually was worth the additional money. I wonder if you can overuse the product, where it does more harm, than good...

Rod · 01-20-2021, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by FE_rex

No additives on vehicles I normally drive.

I usually buy 4-5 six gal cans of gas at a time for the utility vehicle and zero-turn. I always add Stabil to cans when filling.

On diesel for use in tractor - always a a stabilizer and biocide.

Been know to add Marvel Mystery Oil to gas on engines that have set for a while to help lubricate / free-up valves

I've heard all kinds of good things about this Marvel Mystery Oil but never used
I must try

FE_rex · 01-20-2021, 04:33 PM

It makes great air tool oil and also works good as an after run oil on nitro glow plug engines.

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01-18-2021, 01:26 PM	#2
Tojo92 AKA Mongo Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cedar Park, TX Feedback Rating: (7) Posts: 5,636 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 1994 Ducati 900 SS/SP DS FI Restomod 2008 Aprilia SXV 550	I no longer use any other than occasionally octane booster with lower octane ethanol free gas. I have used SeaFoam and others in the past, but after watching various You Tube videos (not always scientific), I stopped. I try to buy ethanol free gas and that takes care of almost everything. Here is one. A little cheesy. YouTube
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01-18-2021, 04:54 PM	#5
Heavyd490 Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Clear Lake area Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 11 Experience: 2 years Bike(s): MT-09 1980 Yamaha 250 2 stroke	Right, isn't that the truth! I keep Ethanol free gas at the shop now that Bucees has it. But for, like you said, small engines/mowers or even an old school bike with carbs that needs to come back to life. I'm just curious about a fuel injected system, how would Ethanol free affect fuel injected bikes, if at all?

01-19-2021, 11:06 AM	#8
Oskar_Z28 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston and Old Katy Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 422 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 15 GROM 17 FZ10	I run ethanol free when I can - Buccees down the road has 92 octane ethanol free. I kept my bikes and cars filled with it (+stabil) when I parked them for 18 month. Had no issues after coming back and fired them up. Ethanol free gives me slightly better gas milage, but on a vehicle that is used all the time it does not matter if you use E10 or ethanol free.

01-20-2021, 04:48 AM	#11
FE_rex I Void Warranties Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: out west Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 192 Experience: 3 years Bike(s): 06 Rocket 09 FLHP 13 FLTRU 05 VSCRA 14 K1300S	No additives on vehicles I normally drive. I usually buy 4-5 six gal cans of gas at a time for the utility vehicle and zero-turn. I always add Stabil to cans when filling. On diesel for use in tractor - always a a stabilizer and biocide. Been know to add Marvel Mystery Oil to gas on engines that have set for a while to help lubricate / free-up valves

01-20-2021, 04:33 PM	#14
FE_rex I Void Warranties Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: out west Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 192 Experience: 3 years Bike(s): 06 Rocket 09 FLHP 13 FLTRU 05 VSCRA 14 K1300S	It makes great air tool oil and also works good as an after run oil on nitro glow plug engines.