<VV> FYI - Ethanol

[Mikeamauro at aol.com]

"...I'm sure many of you are aware of the state law that recently went into 
 effect requiring all gas sold within the state of Tennessee to contain  
ethanol...In addition to our automobiles most of the fuel systems in our 
mowers,  line trimmers, chainsaws, tillers, etc. are not designed for this type 
of fuel.  The materials used will not withstand the corrosive effects of 
ethanol...'
 
 
 
John... We in Florida are well-acquainted with ethanol-infected fuel: such  
has been the mandate in Florida for several years. Suggest you begin using  
"StaBil for Ethanol" fuel treatment. Or, look around and see if any 
stations or  marinas in your area are offering "recreational (rec) fuel." Rec fuel 
is  90-octane and does not contain ethanol. When ethanol-infected fuel  was 
mandated in Florida, rec fuel was--because of the realities you listed  
above--supposed to be made readily available; rather, it has been  marginally 
available. Also check with Puregas.org  (http://pure-gas.org/index.jsp?), a 
listing of non-ethanol stations in the US  and Canada. Hope this info helps.
 
Mike Mauro