[tuccillo]

It doesn't matter where you buy your gas. Use Regular (87 octane), which has 10% ethanol. If your cart is going to sit for a length of time add some fuel stabilizer.

Originally Posted by klough53

Owner suggests regular from Colony, is this non ethanol?
Why this particular place?

[rubicon]

As President Truman once lamented "Someone find me a one handed economist.

The American past time is not Baseball...its peers debating what method is superior. Caulk don't caulk, wrap don't wrap, use regular gas no premium, less than 10% ethanol, no ethanol, stablizer no stablizer, diet don;t diet, eat meat don't eat meat Please someone find me a one handed expert I'm tired of hearing "on the other hand

[coalminer]

I have a fuel injected Yamaha and I run regular from Colony and have no problems.

[tuccillo]

With regard to which gas for a gas golf cart, read the owners manual. For Yamaha gas carts, regular with up to 10% ethanol is OK according to the people who made the cart. Not much to debate.

Originally Posted by rubicon

As President Truman once lamented "Someone find me a one handed economist.

The American past time is not Baseball...its peers debating what method is superior. Caulk don't caulk, wrap don't wrap, use regular gas no premium, less than 10% ethanol, no ethanol, stablizer no stablizer, diet don;t diet, eat meat don't eat meat Please someone find me a one handed expert I'm tired of hearing "on the other hand

[KeepingItReal]

Originally Posted by redwitch

Personally, I consider the mechanics the experts. Rather listen to them than even the owner's manual. They know what goes wrong in carts and why.

Use whatever fuel makes you happy but I agree, the soon to be three Villages golf cart stores have chosen to sell Ethanol free fuels and no doubt they could have gotten regular gasoline with Ethanol easier.

Mechanics see the problems, manufacturers want to you to buy another unit.

Phase shift or separation is just one of the hidden problems with Ethanol.

Phase Separation in E-10 Gasoline

What is Phase Separation?
E-10 gasoline is hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air). If enough water is present, either from condensation or contaminated fuel, E-10 will separate into two layers of liquid: a top layer which is almost all gasoline, and a bottom layer which is almost all ethanol (up to 75%) and water (and oil, in 2-cycle fuel). This process is called phase separation, and may make an engine difficult or impossible to start.

Problems with Phase Separation

Phase separation will pull the octane booster out of the fuel, suddenly dropping 89 octane to 82 or 83. If the fuel filter is clean but the engine has no power, phase separation with octane drop has probably occurred.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by KeepingItReal

Use whatever fuel makes you happy but I agree, the soon to be three Villages golf cart stores have chosen to sell Ethanol free fuels and no doubt they could have gotten regular gasoline with Ethanol easier.

Mechanics see the problems, manufacturers want to you to buy another unit.

Phase shift or separation is just one of the hidden problems with Ethanol.

Phase Separation in E-10 Gasoline

What is Phase Separation?
E-10 gasoline is hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air). If enough water is present, either from condensation or contaminated fuel, E-10 will separate into two layers of liquid: a top layer which is almost all gasoline, and a bottom layer which is almost all ethanol (up to 75%) and water (and oil, in 2-cycle fuel). This process is called phase separation, and may make an engine difficult or impossible to start.

Problems with Phase Separation

Phase separation will pull the octane booster out of the fuel, suddenly dropping 89 octane to 82 or 83. If the fuel filter is clean but the engine has no power, phase separation with octane drop has probably occurred.

OMG, is the moon blue? Is this February 30th? I find myself 100% in agreement with KIR. I'm off to the psychiatrist to get my head checked

[biker1]

If you are using the cart regularly this is not a problem. If your cart sits for long periods of time it may be an issue.

Originally Posted by KeepingItReal

Use whatever fuel makes you happy but I agree, the soon to be three Villages golf cart stores have chosen to sell Ethanol free fuels and no doubt they could have gotten regular gasoline with Ethanol easier.

Mechanics see the problems, manufacturers want to you to buy another unit.

Phase shift or separation is just one of the hidden problems with Ethanol.

Phase Separation in E-10 Gasoline

What is Phase Separation?
E-10 gasoline is hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air). If enough water is present, either from condensation or contaminated fuel, E-10 will separate into two layers of liquid: a top layer which is almost all gasoline, and a bottom layer which is almost all ethanol (up to 75%) and water (and oil, in 2-cycle fuel). This process is called phase separation, and may make an engine difficult or impossible to start.

Problems with Phase Separation

Phase separation will pull the octane booster out of the fuel, suddenly dropping 89 octane to 82 or 83. If the fuel filter is clean but the engine has no power, phase separation with octane drop has probably occurred.

[Fraugoofy]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

I also noticed the difference once i filled up with non-ethanol gas. The engine was noticeably quieter and smoother. I fill up at Marathon.

Is that why your TOTV name is Marathon Man?

[Greg Nelson]

I like Seafoam for extended down time..works good in my tbird

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Fraugoofy

Is that why your TOTV name is Marathon Man?

It is not. And I did not notice the coincidence when I typed it. Almost looks like I'm advertising that particular company.

[KeepingItReal]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

OMG, is the moon blue? Is this February 30th? I find myself 100% in agreement with KIR. I'm off to the psychiatrist to get my head checked

None of the above, maybe you're just learning a few things...

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by KeepingItReal

None of the above, maybe you're just learning a few things...

That's entirely possible. On second thought, maybe not.

[virgind]

Higher octane runs cooler.May be good for carts. Also 93 octane stops the ping in an engine. Research it for yourself.

[tuccillo]

Golf cart engines, at least the one in my Yamaha, are low compression engines (8.1:1) and do not require premium fuel (93 octane). Using higher octane than required is a waste of money.

Originally Posted by virgind

Higher octane runs cooler.May be good for carts. Also 93 octane stops the ping in an engine. Research it for yourself.

[Pibb26]

I usually put the 93 in. Personally I don't think the cart stinks as much and never back fires or spits exhaust. Just my experience.