Mar 14 • General discussion
Todays fuel's are tomorrow problems ⛽️
⛽ SMALL ENGINE TIP – TODAY’S FUEL VS SMALL ENGINES
Today’s gasoline is very different from what small engines were originally designed to run on. Many modern fuels contain ethanol, which attracts moisture and breaks down much faster than older gasoline blends.
In some cases, fuel can begin degrading in as little as 30 days.
For small engines that sit for long periods — snowmobiles, lawn equipment, generators, outboards, ice augers and more — this can create several problems:
• Carburetors gumming up
• Plugged jets and fuel passages
• Hard starting or no starting
• Moisture contamination in the fuel system
That’s why one of the most important habits to learn in small engine maintenance is fuel management.
If a machine is going to sit for an extended period of time:
• Drain the fuel tank and carburetor when possible
• Or run the engine dry before storage
• Use fresh fuel only
Whenever possible, it is also recommended to run premium gasoline in small engines. In many areas premium fuel contains little to no ethanol, which helps reduce moisture problems and fuel system deposits.
Inside the Lefebvre Performance Skool community, we focus on teaching real-world small engine habits that help people — especially younger mechanics — keep equipment running longer and avoid preventable problems.
Sometimes the best repair… is preventing the problem in the first place.
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