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Had to get more saw fuel today.

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by clemsonfor, Jun 19, 2015.

  1. bushpilot

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    It's called "low lead," but there is a lot of lead in there. I don't think using it in a saw is a good plan.

    Greg
     
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    I know theres lead In it. Thats my point.
     
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    Yep, I realize that, and am agreeing with you. Lots of people don't realize that it actually has a lot of lead in it (due to it being called "low lead"), so I just wanted to point that out.

    Greg
     
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    Gotcha. Its not as much lead as like WW2 era planes flew on but I still like you dont want to be in a cloud of it!!
     
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    Local Stihl dealer is pushing this fuel like crazy. He buys it at the local airport and resells it.
    Says it's the fix all for all things with a small engine.
    Claims 2 strokes were originally designed to run on leaded fuel
     
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    I'm sure two strokes were designed to run non leaded fuel. Wasnt lead in all the fuel years ago ...so it ran whatever there was.
     
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    Wow talk about gouging. :zip::picard:

    I was just at a pump just like that in KY filling up the boat near KY Lake. 87 non-ethanol $2.89 :yes: and 10% E 87 $2.59
     
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    We have one NON-Ethanol gas station in Amarillo, and it's about .20 more per gallon depending on grade.
     
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