What is the brand of gas that was being sold at the moto show that is ideal for long term storage? The guy I spoke to at the booth stated the gas was produced in Sweden and that it doesn't go bad. Common applications were for generators, chainsaws and other equipment that could sit for long periods between use. Anybody remember?
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Question: what is the brand of gas that was being sold at the moto show that is ....
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VP Racing Fuels sells something for this application and it is probably what the original poster is talking about.
Or ... at least in Ontario, and for now ... just fill up with Shell V-power 91, which does not contain ethanol.
I prefer to store engines that won't be running for long periods (bikes, generator, snowblower) as empty as possible and, where applicable, with the carburetor empty (by switching off the fuel and letting the engine run until it stalls). Indoor storage, to minimize temperature fluctuations, and with the fuel tank sealed - that way, there cannot be corrosion (which depends on oxygen and moisture getting in).
Or ... at least in Ontario, and for now ... just fill up with Shell V-power 91, which does not contain ethanol.
I prefer to store engines that won't be running for long periods (bikes, generator, snowblower) as empty as possible and, where applicable, with the carburetor empty (by switching off the fuel and letting the engine run until it stalls). Indoor storage, to minimize temperature fluctuations, and with the fuel tank sealed - that way, there cannot be corrosion (which depends on oxygen and moisture getting in).
Buy ethanol free gas (eliminates the issue of phase separation/water), add a good quality stabilizer, and don't worry too much about it.
If you're really anal on a device that is sitting for countless months at a time (ie: generator), turn off the fuel and run the engine/carb/fuel system dry to eliminate any concerns about gum/varnish. Edit: Me and Brian were responding at the same time, we're both on the same page on this one...
I've done this all my life and never had issues at all, no magic gas needed.
If you're really anal on a device that is sitting for countless months at a time (ie: generator), turn off the fuel and run the engine/carb/fuel system dry to eliminate any concerns about gum/varnish. Edit: Me and Brian were responding at the same time, we're both on the same page on this one...
I've done this all my life and never had issues at all, no magic gas needed.
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conundrum
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Pretty much this. I try to only use Shell, and both the bike and car get V-Power going into winter. The bike also gets stabilizer added to the last fill, and the car typically does not.
That said, never had an issue with the CBR250RA starting nor the CBR650F...plus my car which sometimes does sit 1-3 months during winter unused also starts up fine, with untreated Shell V-Power 91. I honestly think the whole thing of gas going bad is sort of a myth these days, especially with modern fuel injected vehicles...maybe if you were leaving it for 1-2 years, but not for a few months over winter. Bigger reason for using ethanol-free gas as well is to prevent moisture in the tank, which would likely lead to rusting/corrosion vs not starting, imo.
Water in the fuel is hard on the cylinder walls (and on a 2 stroke, bearing surfaces as well) as it washes the oil film away for microseconds at a time, just enough time to allow the rings to score the cylinder wall or the bearings to get scored.. Synthetic oils are more tolerant to this which is why I always recommend it for engines used in wet environments (boats, PWC's, etc), but it's never a bad investment for "occasionally used" engines either as might be the case for a snowblower, generator, etc.
That said, preventing water issues to begin with eliminates most of the potential problems.
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