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Originally Posted by Snave01
It's too bad there are very few service stations anymore that serve up non-ethanol fuels. There are only 2 that I am aware of in Cinci and if I'm in the area on the motorcycle, I will fill up there. I used to get it for the lawnmower and small engine needs since they are more sensitive to the ethanol but it's just become a pain to do.
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I also live in Cinci, I used to fill up my Z4M for the last time each Fall with ethanol free before putting it away for the Winter but stopped doing it years ago. I just sold the Z4M (owned for 12 years) so stopping didn't create any negatives.
I'm also happy I haven't been driving across town for the last 16 years to get non ethanol gas for my lawnmower. Considering the hassle of the 40 minute round trip and the high price for the fuel I don't see it being worth the benefit. I don't know of any performance benefits I am missing out on for my 16 year old Toro push mower with a Honda engine.
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What Is Unbranded Fuel?
Unbranded fuel is not attached to a major gas company. One might call this fuel generic, but there are some core commonalities between unbranded and branded fuel. Due to the EPA’s stringent guidelines on fuel quality and additives, even generic unbranded gasoline must have additives and detergents to regulate the amount of pollutants entering the atmosphere.
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As to whether unbranded is good enough, I am still waiting on proof or to have or hear about fuel additive quality issues. If the price is really close I will buy the branded fuel.