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Originally Posted by Diver1111
Hi All,
I got some questions from a Forum member about E-15 I cannot answer but I am sure someone on the Forum can:
I just bought my first boat. A 130 hp i/o.
- Are you saying marinas have less e-10 in their fuel than a gas station? I know they have an additive mixed in, which I can mix in;
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No, e-10 is e-10, which means up to 10 % ethanol. You can't be sure of how much is included. Any is not good! having an additive can help to fight some of the side effects, but not all. Any is bad. Luckily newer boats are less prone to issues than older boats, but any ethanol is bad compared to pure gas.
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- And if the ethanol is the problem, why do some suggest more octane? It still has 10 % ethanol, no? It's more of a problem on older boats?
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Older boats tend to have more problems than newer boats, but even this can be a problem for newer boats. I suggest the person to do more google searches as there are many thoughts and myths and problems with ethanol in gasoline, many can be magnified in a marine environment.