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It's The Fuel That's Causing The Problems08-12-10 | News

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Outdoor power equipment dealers and mechanics are finding themselves dealing with a flood of frustrated owners who bring in their lawn mowers, chain saws, string trimmers and other gas-powered equipment because the engine isn?EUR??,,????'?????<

The introduction of ethanol, otherwise known as alcohol, into fuel has caused a wide range of problems. While ethanol is a fuel, blending it with gasoline results in issues that are very often blamed on engines or the mechanics who maintain them: rough idling, hard starting, gummed-up carburetor jets and an overall loss of power and cruising range. Mechanics are reporting that the new blended fuels are raising havoc with all types of gas-powered equipment because the fuel breaks down very quickly, forming gums too quickly for traditional stabilizers to keep up. The ?EUR??,,????'?????<

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The solution is simple; today?EUR??,,????'?????<As a result, E10 fuel can begin to break down and form gums very quickly. Equipment that comes out of the shop after expensive carburetor rebuilds, but then sits idle for several weeks may go right back to running poorly when they are finally used. The mechanic gets the blame, but it was the fuel all along.

All types and sizes of engines start easily and run smoothly even after sitting idle for extended periods. The enzymes allow more oxygen to bond to the fuel hydrocarbons for a more complete burn of the fuel charge, even in ethanol fuels. This translates into easier starting, better throttle response, decreased emissions and smoke, the prevention of new gum or varnish and an overall improvement in engine performance and fuel economy.