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As a consequence, it can also require expensive maintenance/repair to an engine that has such gasoline left in it, such as a lawnmower sitting idle over the win
by PopAlongKid 5y ago
As a consequence, it can also require expensive maintenance/repair to an engine that has such gasoline left in it, such as a lawnmower sitting idle over the winter season, or a portable gas-powered generator kept for use during power outages. Here in California, I can buy a gallon of real gasoline in a can for about $25 retail, to use for such devices in storage. (So, for example, after using the generator, I have to run it to empty to get all the ethanol out, then put a little of the real gasoline in the tank for storage purposes).
- mech987 5y agoOne reason I'm glad I don't live in California :) Around here in NC you can find ethanol-free gas at some particular gas stations for a reasonable price, usually maybe 20% markup over normal gas prices.
- mikeyouse 5y agoYou can buy it in California too - less common due to their CARB requirements but places that service boats/offroad vehicles will have "recreational fuel" that's typically higher octane but ethanol-free.