Hi! I am new to this Forum and a new widow. I have a question about my Honda eu1000i generator. I hope to go to Mexico for the winter with my little 16' travel trailer and the pooch - boondocking a lot on the beach.
I have recently learned about the evils of ethanol gas in small engines! :( But the generator is fairly new and I now only run non-ethanol gas through it. Starts every time like a champ.
What, if any, additives should I consider when I have to put gas in it while in Mexico - Sta-Bil, Sta-Bil Marine, SeaFoam, Octane Booster? I truly don't have a clue.
Thanks for your input!
Regards, Michelle
Terry and Jo said
11:25 PM Sep 7, 2013
Michelle,
Welcome to the RV Dreams forums. You have certainly found a good place for asking questions about the RV lifestyle. So, feel free to ask questions.
As for the fuel additives, I think the products like Sta-Bil are primarily for use when your gas cans or engines will be idle over a long period of time. If you would be using your generator regularly to where you are always putting in fresh gasoline, I don't think you need to worry about that. Some of the other products you mentioned, I know nothing about. As far as the octane booster, I would think that if you are getting an equivalent octane gas in Mexico as you would in the states, it wouldn't be needed. However, if their octane ratings are considerably lower, it might be a good idea. Most of the engines are engineered to run on something like 87 octane (or equivalent).
Now, having said all that, I'm hoping someone will come along and give you answers based on knowledge from actual use of the products.
Good luck.
Terry
PIEERE said
12:18 AM Sep 9, 2013
In case Mexico has low octane Gas; get some 104+ Octane booster. Mix according to the instructions on the container. Sea Foam good for cleaning the fuel system and carbon buildup and Sta-bil if it's to be stored. Gumout makes a good moisture remover!
Always follow the makers directions for treating!
Hi! I am new to this Forum and a new widow. I have a question about my Honda eu1000i generator. I hope to go to Mexico for the winter with my little 16' travel trailer and the pooch - boondocking a lot on the beach.
I have recently learned about the evils of ethanol gas in small engines! :( But the generator is fairly new and I now only run non-ethanol gas through it. Starts every time like a champ.
What, if any, additives should I consider when I have to put gas in it while in Mexico - Sta-Bil, Sta-Bil Marine, SeaFoam, Octane Booster? I truly don't have a clue.
Thanks for your input!
Regards,
Michelle
Michelle,
Welcome to the RV Dreams forums. You have certainly found a good place for asking questions about the RV lifestyle. So, feel free to ask questions.
As for the fuel additives, I think the products like Sta-Bil are primarily for use when your gas cans or engines will be idle over a long period of time. If you would be using your generator regularly to where you are always putting in fresh gasoline, I don't think you need to worry about that. Some of the other products you mentioned, I know nothing about. As far as the octane booster, I would think that if you are getting an equivalent octane gas in Mexico as you would in the states, it wouldn't be needed. However, if their octane ratings are considerably lower, it might be a good idea. Most of the engines are engineered to run on something like 87 octane (or equivalent).
Now, having said all that, I'm hoping someone will come along and give you answers based on knowledge from actual use of the products.
Good luck.
Terry
Always follow the makers directions for treating!