Ethanol Free Gasoline

[dayvsea]

Ossipee is the closest probably..Ossipee Lake Country Store 603-539-2634 1600 Hwy 16 Warren has two stops one right after the other.. Freedom also at the Freedom Mart.. https://www.google.com/maps/@43.7962...7i13312!8i6656

I'd be interested if anyone has any new ones...along the Gilford, Winnisquam area...Thanks

[AC2717]

Wanted to try and get an update. I went to the Pure Gas website and did not see any ethanol free stations listed in the Laconia area, does not mean there is not any there. Does anyone know in the Gilford, Laconia, Meredith Area?

I have read in the past that all Irving gas stations sell it, is this true? and which fuel on the pump would it be.

Thank you

[JADAQ]

The place in Ossipee is closed, cones at the pump and all of their racks from the store are in the parking lot.

I drive for a living and have not seen any places in the lakes Region that sell it.

The only place I know is in Enfield NH

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by AC2717

Wanted to try and get an update. I went to the Pure Gas website and did not see any ethanol free stations listed in the Laconia area, does not mean there is not any there. Does anyone know in the Gilford, Laconia, Meredith Area?

I have read in the past that all Irving gas stations sell it, is this true? and which fuel on the pump would it be.

Thank you

Check before going but I believe Emerson’s Aviation has it...

Dan

[nightrider]

Most stations that I stopped at while snowmobiling in far northern nh sold ethanol free 91 octane.

[AC2717]

Did some checking the Sunoco on Union has 93 octane but it’s ethanol and the Irving on Union does not have ethanol free

Next stop is Emerson aviation

If anyone has anywhere else (Laconia Gilford Meredith) please let me know

[Grandpa Redneck]

Originally Posted by AC2717

Did some checking the Sunoco on Union has 93 octane but it’s ethanol and the Irving on Union does not have ethanol free

Next stop is Emerson aviation

If anyone has anywhere else (Laconia Gilford Meredith) please let me know

I know it is a fairly long haul from Laconia Meredith area, but Shawnees in Wentworth has it, and so does Apple Knockers in Warren

[JEEPONLY]

Does Star Tron, itself, have a shelf life?

[Cal Coon]

Originally Posted by JEEPONLY

Does Star Tron, itself, have a shelf life?

I don't believe it does. I am looking at a bottle as I type this, and there is no date on it anywhere. That doesn't necessarily mean anything, but I don't think it does. I have never had a bottle around long enough for it to go bad, but I know, how old was it when I bought it... As far as ethanol free gas goes, there is none around the lakes region to my knowledge, but like nightrider mentioned above, there is a bunch of places up in Northern NH that has it. I fill my sled(s) up with ethanol free all the time up north. Most of the places up north that have it are small independent gas stations, not your big name companies. I fill up at Irving's all the time with my work truck, and have never seen ethanol free at any Irving's. Don't understand why it's plentiful in one part of the state, and scarce in other parts... Makes no sense.

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by JEEPONLY

Does Star Tron, itself, have a shelf life?

I believe I read somewhere that once opened, you have a year to use it. Pretty sure Marine Stabil is the same.

I stand corrected...just read online the shelf life is indefinite on Star Tron in its original unopened container...

Dan

[Cal Coon]

I have said many times on this forum that I believe in, and have been using Star Tron for many, many years, and will continue to do so. However, that being said, I am now going to use K100 once or twice a year in everything I own because it burns water better than any other fuel stabilizer, IMHO, including StarTron. There is a video on YouTube comparing StarTron and K100, and the K100 burns water better. Unless there is some sort of "fancy" editing of the video going on, (which I seriously doubt), K100 burns water awesome, so I am going to use it periodically, just to burn any water that may have emerged, but continue to use StarTron regularly for the cleaning, and preserving aspect . Ethanol, (and water!!) be damned!! Just my .02

[Hillcountry]

StarTron has treated me well since I discovered it in a motorcycle shop years ago. Can’t be without it!

[AC2717]

i do know that Star-tron does not have a shelf life when opened, but what about if sitting in a tank for say over winter to 6 months, will it breakdown like the ethanol and gas?

[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by AC2717

i do know that Star-tron does not have a shelf life when opened, but what about if sitting in a tank for say over winter to 6 months, will it breakdown like the ethanol and gas?

From the Startron website:

http://www.starbrite.com/item/star-t...ategory_id=503

Says in part it can stabilize fuel up to 2 years.

Dave

[AC2717]

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

From the Startron website:

http://www.starbrite.com/item/star-t...ategory_id=503

Says in part it can stabilize fuel up to 2 years.

Dave

thank for the info
here is the Walmart description,
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Starbrite...tment/26779501

says only for up to 12 months lol, either way I'm guessing it will be fine for 6 months,

has anyone ever used the sta-bil 360 marine for this, im just liking the delivery method (the bottle to measure) only going in a 6 gallon tank and i do not mind over dosing, but it just seems easier if im doing 6 gallons every week or so

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by AC2717

thank for the info
here is the Walmart description,
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Starbrite...tment/26779501

says only for up to 12 months lol, either way I'm guessing it will be fine for 6 months,

has anyone ever used the sta-bil 360 marine for this, im just liking the delivery method (the bottle to measure) only going in a 6 gallon tank and i do not mind over dosing, but it just seems easier if im doing 6 gallons every week or so

I have been using Stabil Marine for years now in all my toys and anything with a gas motor. I have had zero issues. Besides stabilizing ethanol laced fuels, what I like about Stabil is the additive it has for lubrication at startup. As you know ethanol / alcohol in gas removes critical lubrication from cylinder walls, stabil 360 marine offers a specific additive to help offset this.

Dan

[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by AC2717

thank for the info
here is the Walmart description,
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Starbrite...tment/26779501

says only for up to 12 months lol, either way I'm guessing it will be fine for 6 months,

has anyone ever used the sta-bil 360 marine for this, im just liking the delivery method (the bottle to measure) only going in a 6 gallon tank and i do not mind over dosing, but it just seems easier if im doing 6 gallons every week or so

I have used the Sta-bil 360 Marine, like Ishoot308, in all my small engines plus my now sold boat when winterizing it. The gas for the generator, lawnmower, snowblower, weed wacker, leaf blower, and chain saw sit around for varying periods of time, and never a problem with engines running rough, not starting, etc.. During the boating season, I bought all my gas at West Alton, which has premixed Valvtec.

Dave

[JEEPONLY]

Thank you for the responses on Star Tron.
Having read here, and online reports, I am convinced there is no shelf life- new or opened then tightly re-closed.

My container has been in my garage for two years. From all reports, it should be stored in a cool, dry place, and not be subject to freezing.

So... looks like I'll be buying another.

Oh, yes- reports also claim it will rejuvenate old gas. I would guess that means, maybe, 2-3 month old gas- not real old gas.

Thanks, again.

[Lakegeezer]

As of Feb 2022, the 603 Fuel station in Moultonborough (just west of M'boro Neck Rd) has ethanol free gas as one of the selections at the main pump. It ain't cheap, but in the long run may be due to lower maintenance costs on older motors.

[Charlie T]

Originally Posted by Lakegeezer

As of Feb 2022, the 603 Fuel station in Moultonborough (just west of M'boro Neck Rd) has ethanol free gas as one of the selections at the main pump. It ain't cheap, but in the long run may be due to lower maintenance costs on older motors.

I purchased some of the "real" gas there in the fall. If I recall correctly it was $3.99/ gal vs about $ 3.00 for 10% ethanol gas. Well worth the investment to protect my various small engines against the crap gas that we are forced to purchase from most stations.