Run premium fuel?

Better burn. Not as much unspent fuel
 
It's 6.24.59 here on the south west coast of Canada...
 

Ethanol and Octane For Beginners

Ethanol is often talked about as a high-octane fuel. But not everyone has a clear understanding of octane and how it affects the performance of their cars. So let's start right at the beginning : what is octane? The official definition of octane is: the measure of a fuel's ability to resist...
mnbiofuels.org
 
We have had 10% - 20% ethanol in Illinois for decades. I will spare you a lengthy read but the short story is ethanol has a lot less negative effect on 4 strokes vs 2 strokes. 2 strokes require a specific ratio for lubrication and cooling while 4 strokes are adjusted via the ECU. This gets even more concerning with temperature changes when running 2 strokes up north but that's a whole other story.
 

Pros and Cons of Ethanol in Gas

Why are they adding more ethanol to your car's fuel? Do you know what ethanol might do to your engine, and what arguments are made for and against the ever-increasing use of ethanol from corn?
axleaddict.com
 
Unfortunately, ethanol is hygroscopic , like salt, it will grab atmospheric water any chance it gets. That's why normally the purest alcohol available is 95%, as soon as you crack the seal on 100% alcohol, it's no longer 100% alcohol.
 
Tripps said:
Unfortunately, ethanol is hygroscopic , like salt, it will grab atmospheric water any chance it gets. That's why normally the purest alcohol available is 95%, as soon as you crack the seal on 100% alcohol, it's no longer 100% alcohol.
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The only thing I don't get is how does dry gas work, I guess it mixes with the water to help it burn off, cause all it is is alcohol, methal-ethal????
 
Only my lawn small motors and the abandoned Valkiries have I suffered alcohol/bad old fuel carburetor obstructive problems. My 07 Classic burns low grade regular everywhere just fine. I'v tried burning the mid and high grade and it seems to run the same to me. Just throw a can of car cleaner STP or Lucas when you feel like it and your good.
 
Wdugan9080 said:
The only thing I don't get is how does dry gas work, I guess it mixes with the water to help it burn off, cause all it is is alcohol, methal-ethal????
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Drygas simply mixes with the water in the tank that has already gone out of phase and is at the bottom. I use it in everything just before winter to keep fuel lines from
freezing. Drygas turns water into something the engine can burn.
 
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