The Effect Of Ethanol

[Chris186]

In your gas lines....

 

[sparky241]

Yeah, I use to work on cars when they started adding more ethanol, it really caused some issues alright with injectors, sensors and I think catalytic converters

[Ima Bass Ninja]

When I bought my boat after the 3rd outing my fuel pump became clogged from the liner of the gas line breaking down. I'm sure the previous owner used ethanol gas and it had been sitting awhile . The liner got in the gas tank and fuel filter. Had to change the line , fuel filter and then add a inline filter. After about 2 years of non ethanol gas being run I think I am finally safe from not having any more problem.

[F14A-B]

It completely destroys 2 cycle, 4 cycle it's shameful how Goverments allow this crap to happen

[Chris186]

When I bought my boat after the 3rd outing my fuel pump became clogged from the liner of the gas line breaking down. I'm sure the previous owner used ethanol gas and it had been sitting awhile . The liner got in the gas tank and fuel filter. Had to change the line , fuel filter and then add a inline filter. After about 2 years of non ethanol gas being run I think I am finally safe from not having any more problem.

Up here there isnt anywhere to get non ethanol gas without driving for hours and hours

[Long Mike]

It's kinda funny that Marine motors these days are rated safe to run ethanol, but it can be iffy if the fuel lines feeding them are also.  I once had the same problem with my 2004 Merc 150.  Replacing the fuel line was a simple fix, but it cost me a day on the water.  I continue to run ethanol gas, but I treat it religiously with Startron.