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Joel-in-dallas

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on: September 03, 2013, 02:01:16 pm
How do I find a Gas Station that uses pure gasoline?


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Reply #1 on: September 03, 2013, 02:08:00 pm
Pure-gas.org.  Here is the list for Texas:

http://pure-gas.org/index.jsp?stateprov=TX

Site may not be 100% definitive, as it relies primarily on folks reporting if they find a station selling Ethanol-free.  It is a good place to start, though.

Sadly, the only place near me that sells 'real' gas is the fuel dock at a local marina.  Aside from being out-of-the-way it means I would have to pay fuel dock prices.  No thanks!  I use the Sta-bil Marine additive, which is supposed to neutralize the ethanol and also stabilize the fuel.  It's the green stuff, and you can find it at most places that sell the regular Sta-bil (I got mine from Lowes).  I've also started mixing it with the gas I put into my lawnmower, and it seems happier for it.  Don't know if there is a different magic elixir that other folks here prefer.
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Reply #2 on: September 03, 2013, 02:09:25 pm
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Reply #3 on: September 03, 2013, 03:26:10 pm
Check out the closest marinas and gas stations near a lake that cater to trailer boaters.  Also, sometimes near race tracks, though you pay a premium for "racing" gas.
Alternatively: don't let your bike sit for more than a couple of weeks - burn what's in it regularly and it doesn't usually pose any problem.  Additives aren't necessary if the gas doesn't sit long enough to collect water and separate.
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Reply #4 on: September 03, 2013, 03:33:24 pm
I ride at least 3 days a week for short trips around town. So I will just ride a bit more often and that should be solved. :)


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Reply #5 on: September 03, 2013, 03:41:41 pm
I recently found a pure gas station 4 miles from me..So far the mower seems to go further and sound better on a tank of nonethanol gas...I  filled the enfield up but haven't taken notice if the mileage increased or not....The place is a old country store with just two 1970 era pumps (1 with ethanol and 1 without)...It says pure gas on the pumps....Same price as the leading alcohol distillers in the area..I don't put it my 2013 Kia Optima, I'm trying to stay with a top tier brand.
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Reply #6 on: September 03, 2013, 10:20:02 pm
Pure-gas.org.  Here is the list for Texas:

http://pure-gas.org/index.jsp?stateprov=TX

Site may not be 100% definitive, as it relies primarily on folks reporting if they find a station selling Ethanol-free.  It is a good place to start, though.

Sadly, the only place near me that sells 'real' gas is the fuel dock at a local marina.  Aside from being out-of-the-way it means I would have to pay fuel dock prices.  No thanks!  I use the Sta-bil Ethanol treatment.  Don't know if there is a different magic elixir that other folks here prefer.

Sta-bil is good.  Star-tron is also good, possibly better.  Sea-Foam is also excellent.  Trouble with non-ethanol gas is that stations still selling this good stuff are usually pretty thin on the ground.  Big Agriculture and the corn lobby owns congress and keeps bribing legislators with what they like to call 'campaign funds'  >:( to cover these bribes in order to keep this garbage in gasoline despite the harm it does.
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Reply #7 on: September 04, 2013, 02:24:49 am
Joel, I'm in Dallas and started looking a while back for E-Free fuel. I ride everyday into work and on the weekends try different routes outside of town. If I find a place, I'll let you know. Please do the same.
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Reply #8 on: September 04, 2013, 03:54:23 am
Hi Joel, It's pretty inconvenient doing all that fuel hunting. Here's some good news.
I have used STA-BIL MARINE FORMULA for years in everything (green color) it is available at Pep Boys & other auto stores. It counteracts the Corrosive effects of ETHANOL & promotes quick starts, & retards fuel spoilage.  However: this Corrosive phenomenon is really most critical in carbureted bikes with needle valves & slides to get stuck.  The Fuel injected vehicles made today are prepared to run using ETHANOL MIXTURE GAS, but STA-BIL MARINE CAN'T HURT your equipment.
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Reply #9 on: September 04, 2013, 05:01:13 am
I recently found a pure gas station 4 miles from me..So far the mower seems to go further and sound better on a tank of nonethanol gas...I  filled the enfield up but haven't taken notice if the mileage increased or not....The place is a old country store with just two 1970 era pumps (1 with ethanol and 1 without)...It says pure gas on the pumps....Same price as the leading alcohol distillers in the area..I don't put it my 2013 Kia Optima, I'm trying to stay with a top tier brand.

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Reply #10 on: September 05, 2013, 02:19:20 am
You won't find Ethanol free gas in Dallas County due to EPA mandate.  I haven't seen it in Tarrant, Rockwall, or Collin counties either. I did find Ethanol free gas in Oklahoma and my fuel economy in my Miata increased by at least 25%.


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Reply #11 on: September 05, 2013, 02:27:15 am
I saw a station just over the border with Oklahoma that had it. But there is no way I am driving that far for gas. I will just deal with what I have. I dont let the bike sit more than a day or two without being ridden.