[jimmy o]

Originally Posted by MorTech

If you aren't filling your tank at least every 2 months then use Rec-90.

Rec 90 is too high an octane. Golf carts should only use 87 octane. Sure they’ll run on 90 octane, but 90 octane burns too slow for cart engines and cart will begin getting sludged up and start back firing after awhile.

[rochellepfaff]

My cart is 22 years old. I have never used anything but regular 87 octane and have never added anything. The cart runs fine. No mechanical problems.

Originally Posted by Joecooool

Two of my neighbors just bought new Yamaha carts, and their dealer told them they have to use Rec 90 fuel. Now they’re driving 25 minutes just to fill up.

These carts are built to run on regular 87-octane gas with up to 10% ethanol, which is exactly what every gas station in Florida sells.

The only time Rec 90 might make sense is if you’re planning to store the cart for several months without using it. Even then, you can stick with regular gas, just add a fuel stabilizer and you're good to go.

[rsmurano]

I’ve had over a dozen boats and I would follow this method:
* use regular gas in your cart
* fill your cart’s tank to max
* if you are leaving for months, add Stabil to your gas then run the cart for a couple miles to run the treated gas thru your gas lines and thru your engine (mandatory to treat your complete system)
* add Heat or Stabil Fast Fix to your cart’s tank that eliminates any moisture buildup in your gas tank
* take out the spark plugs and shoot a couple squirts of oil in the cylinder(s)

I never had any problems with rust/moisture in the tank after 5 months of sitting

[jpvillager]

Our 2010 Yamaha which has a carburetor, sits May to October. The octane of untreated gas degrades over time. Our routine is:
a few days before leaving fill it with premium gas and add marine grade stabilizer
shut off the valve at the tank
put cart in neutral, start it and run until it stops to remove the gas from the carburetor
Never had a problem except it does take some cranking to start on our return

[village dreamer]

no one has said anything about top tier gas , most of the cheap gas is not top tier gas. like wawa, Walmart . top tier gas stations will have a big sticker posted on the pump .

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by village dreamer

no one has said anything about top tier gas , most of the cheap gas is not top tier gas. like wawa, Walmart . top tier gas stations will have a big sticker posted on the pump .

No need for that in a golf cart either.

[npwalters]

Originally Posted by village dreamer

no one has said anything about top tier gas , most of the cheap gas is not top tier gas. like wawa, Walmart . top tier gas stations will have a big sticker posted on the pump .

If you follow the tankers they will go from WaWa to "top tier" stations and deliver the same gas. Gas is gas and there is no such thing as top tier except in advertisements.

[NoMoSno]

Originally Posted by npwalters

If you follow the tankers they will go from WaWa to "top tier" stations and deliver the same gas. Gas is gas and there is no such thing as top tier except in advertisements.

False.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by NoMoSno

False.

Gas as I can tell Base stock same, it’s the company additives added. On side of tankers you see long tubes that’s the additive they add when delivered. Who knows where Wawa or circle K buys gas from what company? Some companies claim there additives are better like chevron and shell. I do know chevron fuel injector cleaner rated over all other brands, but have no proof it works any better other than marketing and ratings? A guy on Utube named “Project Farm” does all sorts non bias tests on products I sure he’s covered this subject?

Maybe someone actually worked delivering fuels can post the facts?

[NoMoSno]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Gas as I can tell Base stock same, it’s the company additives added. On side of tankers you see long tubes that’s the additive they add when delivered. Who knows where Wawa or circle K buys gas from what company? Some companies claim there additives are better like chevron and shell. I do know chevron fuel injector cleaner rated over all other brands, but have no proof it works any better other than marketing and ratings? A guy on Utube named “Project Farm” does all sorts non bias tests on products I sure he’s covered this subject?

Maybe someone actually worked delivering fuels can post the facts?

Yes, the base is the same. Additives are added to brand specs.
I've found many stations don't charge more for top tier.
Costco also sells top tier.:
Non-biased explanation:
carfax.com