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I have a 250 Yamaha 4 stroke. Just wondering if anybody is using Chevron Techron Protection Plus Marine Fuel Additive instead of Ring Free. If so what kind results are you getting...
I've been 'told' as long as I use Valv-Tech gasoline, that the additive are not needed... If not, please educate me!I have a 250 Yamaha 4 stroke. Just wondering if anybody is using Chevron Techron Protection Plus Marine Fuel Additive instead of Ring Free. If so what kind results are you getting...
I've been 'told' as long as I use Valv-Tech gasoline, that the additive are not needed... If not, please educate me!
Thank you! I have only used non-ethanol Valv-Tech, and that is what the marina manager where I get the Valv-Tech said; it's good to hear this verified on ClassicParker!...Correct. Valv-Tech has stabilizer, ring-free (or something that does the same thing) and decarbon in it. Who knows, it may be a single additive like SeaFoam, which does all 3.
Thank you! I have only used non-ethanol Valv-Tech, and that is what the marina manager where I get the Valv-Tech said; it's good to hear this verified on ClassicParker!...
Thank you! I have only used non-ethanol Valv-Tech, and that is what the marina manager where I get the Valv-Tech said; it's good to hear this verified on ClassicParker!...
Hi GotChrist, We have two ValvTech dealers in my area, and soon to have one or two more; (Belhaven NC)... They verify it is all NON-ethanol... If I ever found out it was not so, there would be "heck" to pay! ☺The VTin my area went from non-eth to ethanol 2 or 3 years ago. You may want to check with your vendor as they may be under the impression it's still non-eth.
https://www.valvtect.com/marineFuelGasoline.asp#close
They used to state it, now they state it prevents eth related problems which tells me they make nothing but ethanol gas but the additives work to prevent eth-related issues.
Hi GotChrist, We have two ValvTech dealers in my area, and soon to have one or two more; (Belhaven NC)... They verify it is all NON-ethanol... If I ever found out it was not so, there would be "heck" to pay! ☺
Thank you, good advice! Does anyone know of a 'do-it-yourself' method to test gasoline, to see if it contains alcohol? Is there a 'litmus' test? Color? Smell?.... I have trust in our local marina/fuel source, but then I don't much about the folks that they get the fuel from..I hope that's correct. The local VT sign says ethanol. They may want to verify with VT and not just go on past knowledge.
I wish I had seen this sooner. Thank you for the info on the tester. I thought I was set up to be notified when someone answered a question I've asked about?Aviation Fuel Tester with built-in cowl screwdriver, Model 391S, Clear and Yellow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0016BQEGQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_PTtlFbY6G8B2M
I have one of these I use on my plane. It will test % of alcohol in fuel you add water to the sample of fuel and shake. The alcohol will absorb water and show a percentage
Thank you. I wish I had seen this sooner. I need to check to see why I'm not being notified.HOW TO TEST FUEL
FOR ETHANOL
To determine if ethanol is in the gas:
The ethanol and water will mix and separate out together. If the water level appears to have increased, the fuel contains ethanol and should not be used. Ethanol percentages of less than 5% can sometimes give a reading below the line. Therefore, any deviation in the water line indicates the presence of ethanol and should serve as a basis for rejecting the fuel.
- On a test tube or olive bottle six or seven inches long, make a permanent line about two inches from the bottom.
- Fill with water to this line, then fill the tube to the top with gasoline.
- Cover the tube, agitate it, and let it stand.
https://www.autofuelstc.com/fuel_te...e gas:,the tube, agitate it, and let it stand.
Also, do a web search on "test for ethanol in gasoline". You'll find a lot of video demonstrations. No kit required.
https://video.search.yahoo.com/sear...for+ethanol+in+gasoline&fr2=piv-web&fr=mcafee
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