30 yrs old is none ethanol , may be sour with octane dedrigation . May burn , doubt it will run effectively in an engine . If it was E10 it would be 60 % water !
Done with bad fuel !
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There was some alcohol based fuel back then just not across the board . Most likely not in Kash's example if it ran after 18 yr storage lol.
Any diesel fuel has a shelf life if left untreated !
I'll 2nd that Tex !i am glad there is plenty of alcohol in some fuels!
Large carburated or fuel injected engines are not normally effected as severely by ethanol fuels e.g. E85 etc. Although personally I have always noticed a degree of reduced fuel mileage efficiency with Ethanol based fuels . I treat all fuels currently to prevent phase separation !
glad to hear! you are my 'go-to' person when it comes to Miller H-H time....I'll 2nd that Tex !
Bill G
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Nearly all organic compounds have a shelf life. If you will not use up the item prior to the end of it's shelf life then just do not buy more than you can use and do not whine about the effects when you do. Folks cannot seem to take responsibility for their own mistakes.
Bill G
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What county. I realize Ohio is a huge state but here are a few.
http://e85locator.net/State Pages/OhioE85stationlocations.html
I am not sure if FS goes that far but if they do they will have it at all locations.
Bill G
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I am not disagreeing but I am not so sure on that either. Modern technology is good but sure not good at building products that last and at a decent price point.
Bill G
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I am not following what you are trying to say.
Bill G
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Funny how if ethanol is so bad why the IRL runs it in the Indy Car'si am glad there is plenty of alcohol in some fuels!
Bill G
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I agree but the soy-based diesel fuel tends to have more algae issues faster when left sit. It is fine as long as you use it in a timely manner just like ethanol is fine when used in a timely manner.
Carb components , gasketing etc are made of much better ethanol resistant materials . Back in the day pressed papper & rubber were utilized . When ethanol was 1st introduced fuel lines & inlet needle valve & seats were disintegrating . Not sure the mechanical components or class of fit have proven to last . Seems life cycles of today's saws has actually decreased ! However within the realm of this thread and quality of gas & saw & its effects , improvements have been realized.
Bio diesel is a step backwards within quality in numerous ways .
They wouldn't if it was pump grade ! lol.
30 yrs ago perhaps 1st generation alcohol , not today's ethanol derivative .
Don't try drinking it with Tex !
Ashtabula. Doesn't look like they list any in my county, but then again the largest city is under 20k. I frequent NW PA pretty regularly and don't see it there either. May be in the cities more so, that's where they seem to be looking at that chart.
They also run straight water in their cooling systems. I wouldn't recommend it though given your latitude.
