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Much debated topic. My opinion is that if you’re a full timer, and your cart never sits for extended periods of time, 10% ethanol is fine. If you periodically leave your cart for three months or longer, you either need to add a good quality stabilizer or use ethanol free gas. Although a good stabilizer is typically adequate, it’s most definitely not as fool proof as using ethanol free gas. Think about it, fuel stabilizer treats the problems associated with ethanol. It’s always a better option to eliminate the problem rather than treating it.

I will add that modern fuel injected carts are less likely to experience ethanol related problems than older carbureted carts, but they are not totally risk free. Trust me on this, I have torn apart and rebuilt many carburetors on small engines that have been stored for extended periods of time with 10% ethanol gas, some treated with stabilizer. Using ethanol free gas is a small price to pay for the peace of mind that comes with knowing your cart will be good to go when returning to your Villages home after being away for an extended period of time.