Re: Recreational gasoline?

Chuck Dean · Post by **Chuck Dean** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 2:47 am

Hello everyone,
I am to understand that gasoline with ethanol is harmful to older engines like our Hondas. Has anyone tried recreational gasoline in their honda?

I'm pretty sure my honda's previous owner used an ethanol / gasoline mix during the majority of its 144,000 miles, would there be any sense in changing back to 100% gasoline at this time?
BTW this car is only driven a few hundred miles per year.

Thanks for any info,
Chuck

art Remai · Post by **art Remai** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 5:16 am

Try seafoam I use it on my dirt bike when I store it, or sta-bil?

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On Jul 29, 2018, at 9:47 AM, Chuck Dean cadean329@... [2cylinderhondas] wrote:

Hello everyone,
I am to understand that gasoline with ethanol is harmful to older engines like our Hondas. Has anyone tried recreational gasoline in their honda?

I'm pretty sure my honda's previous owner used an ethanol / gasoline mix during the majority of its 144,000 miles, would there be any sense in changing back to 100% gasoline at this time?
BTW this car is only driven a few hundred miles per year.

Thanks for any info,
Chuck

Chuck Dean · Post by **Chuck Dean** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 5:35 am

Thanks, I use Staybil in all by engines that need to be stored. Chuck

On Jul 29, 2018, at 12:16 PM, art Remai artremai@... [2cylinderhondas] wrote:

Try seafoam I use it on my dirt bike when I store it, or sta-bil?

Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 29, 2018, at 9:47 AM, Chuck Dean cadean329@... [2cylinderhondas] wrote:

Hello everyone,
I am to understand that gasoline with ethanol is harmful to older engines like our Hondas. Has anyone tried recreational gasoline in their honda?

I'm pretty sure my honda's previous owner used an ethanol / gasoline mix during the majority of its 144,000 miles, would there be any sense in changing back to 100% gasoline at this time?
BTW this car is only driven a few hundred miles per year.

Thanks for any info,
Chuck

dm600z · Post by **dm600z** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 6:45 am

If you are looking for gasoline which is free of alcohol, take your 5 gallon gas jug to one of the following places;
1. small airport. I used to buy the 100 LL (low lead). They also sell a no lead gas
2. boat marina which sells gasoline. In many states, the marina gas is alcohol-free. Check with the marina.

The aviation gas will be the highest quality and most stable gasoline.
The gas stabilizers mentioned by others are a good idea during the off-season.
Something to check on your old Honda 600 sedan or coupe is the fuel fill hose which goes from the filler neck to the gas tank (it is 1.5 inches inside diameter and about 1 foot long). Over time, this hose will deteriorate and leak. If you can't find the hose you need at an auto parts store, go to a marine supply store and they sell the hose by the foot or prepackaged in lengths and they seem to have a good price. The hose will be USCG rated and will be suitable for gas and gas/alcohol blends (e.g. www.westmarine.com).
good luck, Dale

-----Original Message-----
From: Chuck Dean cadean329@... [2cylinderhondas]
To: Honda 600 Group
Sent: Sun, Jul 29, 2018 9:58 am
Subject: [2cylinderhondas] Recreational gasoline?

Hello everyone,
I am to understand that gasoline with ethanol is harmful to older engines like our Hondas. Has anyone tried recreational gasoline in their honda?

I'm pretty sure my honda's previous owner used an ethanol / gasoline mix during the majority of its 144,000 miles, would there be any sense in changing back to 100% gasoline at this time?
BTW this car is only driven a few hundred miles per year.

Thanks for any info,
Chuck

bottom cop · Post by **bottom cop** » Wed Aug 01, 2018 5:59 am

Here is a website that might help you find better fuel for specialized purposes. I believe it covers every state. Good luck.

https://www.pure-gas.org

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On Sun, 7/29/18, Chuck Dean cadean329@... [2cylinderhondas] wrote:

Subject: [2cylinderhondas] Recreational gasoline?
To: "Honda 600 Group"
Date: Sunday, July 29, 2018, 12:47 PM

Hello everyone,
I am to understand that gasoline with
ethanol is harmful to older engines like our Hondas. Has
anyone tried recreational gasoline in their honda?

I'm pretty sure my honda's previous
owner used an ethanol / gasoline mix during the majority of
its 144,000 miles, would there be any sense in changing back
to 100% gasoline at this time?
BTW this car is only driven a few
hundred miles per year.

Thanks for any info,
Chuck

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Posted by: Chuck Dean
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dusty path · Post by **dusty path** » Wed Aug 01, 2018 11:16 pm

well thanks for this post it helps me find the place to get good gas for my car as there is in my small town of Lake Havasu city AZ and i will be getting lots gas for the car keep around and for my race boat been getting gas at the air port that cost lot more then the places u gave me

On Wednesday, August 1, 2018, 12:59:43 PM MST, bottom cop vacop101@... [2cylinderhondas] wrote:

Here is a website that might help you find better fuel for specialized purposes. I believe it covers every state. Good luck.

https://www.pure-gas.org

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On Sun, 7/29/18, Chuck Dean cadean329@... [2cylinderhondas] wrote:

Subject: [2cylinderhondas] Recreational gasoline?
To: "Honda 600 Group"
Date: Sunday, July 29, 2018, 12:47 PM

Hello everyone,
I am to understand that gasoline with
ethanol is harmful to older engines like our Hondas. Has
anyone tried recreational gasoline in their honda?

I'm pretty sure my honda's previous
owner used an ethanol / gasoline mix during the majority of
its 144,000 miles, would there be any sense in changing back
to 100% gasoline at this time?
BTW this car is only driven a few
hundred miles per year.

Thanks for any info,
Chuck

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Posted by: Chuck Dean
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