Hi satancom .
Thanks for info
Is JLM. much the same as redex ?
Or something else?
Ta.
D.
I bought a new Stihl blower over winter and was told that E10 is ok but don't leave it sitting with fuel in the tank for extended periods ie drain ot at the end of the season or as I got told make sure the last fill is E5 to purge the system.Hi everyone.
I bought 5 ltrs of E10 petrol accidentally for my chainsaw, mower & rotofil recently, but I don't want to ruin my engines...
Does anyone know if redex might cancel out any harmful effects please?
I'd waste it, but with costs as they are!
Many thanks.
Dave.
That is worthwhile I think as my use has dropped considerably over the last 2 years.Toolstation sell this stuff for chainsaws and mowers:
B3C Ethanol Shield Fuel Stabiliser
Triple antioxidant fuel stabiliser eliminates then prevents ethanol related problems, promoting easy engine starting. Protect machinery from the corrosive effects of ethanol blended fuels. Prevent future engine problems with Ethanol Shield. This year-round fuel stabiliser is suitable for power...www.toolstation.com
Hi Richie_asg1 .That is worthwhile I think as my use has dropped considerably over the last 2 years.
Increased ethanol will lead to the increase in water absorbed into the fuel, meaning harder starting and more corrosion to aluminium or zinc alloys in the carb. I have found on the strimmer I get a stuck inlet needle valve now.
I think I may go for some kind of high octane additive that will help starting for my petrol generator, and one of those dinky 10L Jerry cans that you are supposed to be using at the pumps now. Or maybe two if I'm feeling extravagant.
Do you remember when there was a lot of silicone in fuels from Tesco I think that fooked peoples engines up? Were they compensated? Not sure if we can claim for rusted tanks as a result of their fuels.
Ah that'll be because the generator tube was probably gummed up. There is a spring inside the tube that is there to assist in heating the pressurised petrol, when clean the flames burn beautifully blue and soot free.I had a Coleman stove used to run on unleaded,it always made the bottom of my kettle sooty.
Only ever used infrequently at motorcycle rallies,I prefer gas it's safer & easier. Than having to empty out petrol,then leave it to evaporate & dry out.
Used up all the fuel now.. It did not separate over 2 months and everything ran fine. I filled the 1.8t back up with super unleaded on the weekend and there was noticible more punch. I was expecting it to last longer but I went camping twice in the landy so that used most of what I had bought!Im using this stuff in my land rover, 2003 Skoda 1.8t and my motorbike. I also put some in some jerry cans to see how it keeps. We sell a lot of the JLM treatments where I work and have started stocking this. I have taken it home to see how effective it is. Not run through the fuel yet but I will let you know.
The Skoda seems to be happy on it with no noticable power drop between treated e10 and super unleaded. Where as I did see a difference on straight e10. Bike seems fine, and landy just sits there so will see if it goes off over the next few months. Same with the jerry cans
JLM E10 Fuel Treatment | JLM Lubricants
JLM E10 Fuel Treatment is an all in one fuel treatment for cars providing ethanol corrosion protection and valve seat lubrication and protection. In addition it boosts the fuel’s octane number.www.jlmlubricants.com
All of their other stuff is very effective so I am hopeful with this. You can buy it on amazon and ebay! Retails about £10 a pop and treats 250 litres of fuel, so considerable cost saving to be had if it works well for me!