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According to the Husqvarna Technical Services Group, most manufacturers of high-performance 2-stroke equipment have determined that 89 octane is better for the equipment. The group also said 89 octane use contributes to cleaner running engines. ?EUR??,,????'?????<?Over the course of a season, the difference in price between regular and premium is minimal for the insurance and benefits achieved,?EUR??,,????'?????<? they said.
While E10 has been widely used as a transportation fuel for some time, Husqvarna continues to receive numerous inquires about ethanol and its effects on small engines. In response, Husqvarna launched the promotion to alert consumers to issues surrounding ethanol use and offer advice on how best to use the fuel.
Specific issues addressed in the campaign include ethanol?EUR??,,????'?????<???EUR?s propensity to absorb moisture and proper storage and equipment handling measures that can be taken to alleviate that issue. While the company says that all of its equipment produced in the past five years is E10 compatible, it cautioned that some of the components of older small engines may be negatively affected by ethanol. Therefore, the company recommends that consumers completely drain fuel tanks and run the engines until dry before storing seasonal equipment.
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