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Old 09-30-2021, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael G. View Post
Do the modern golf carts require ethanol free gas?
I know the reason for older 2-4 cycle engines using ethanol free gas,
but I would have thought that would have been corrected by now/
It has nothing to do with the age of golf carts or the type of vehicle or engine. Ethanol does not store well regardless of the engine type. It absorbs water, and when it evaporates it leaves behind a gummy varnish like deposit that clogs up the fuel delivery system. Ethanol is not a problem for engines that are frequently used since it never has time to evaporate and leave behind the gummy deposits. However, if an engine is stored for long periods of time without use, the ethanol problems begin. A good quality marine grade fuel stabilizer will help prevent ethanol related issues, but nothing works better than simply using ethanol free gas.