Carb Cleaners and Fuel Additives: What Works?
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- Опубліковано 17 чер 2017
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Can fuel additives harm your carburetors? What is the best budget friendly way to clean a set of carbs? Check out this latest video as I test out a handful of cleaners in the most extreme way possible.
Using carburetor jets and rubber components I test out how they respond to a 24hr soak. The results came out pretty interesting with some controversial myths busted.
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I had a dirty main jet in my carbs. Was quoted $650 from multiple shops to clean my carbs. Used a 50/50 seafoam/gas mix. Cleared up after just a couple minutes. Filled up my tank with fuel and it clogged again. Went really heavy on the throttle while riding and it unclogged again. $7 is much better than $650.
My teacher has actually used your videos for training. I'm in a technical high school persuing the motorcycle technician field and your videos are always awesome. And trust me, if my teacher uses your videos it means you really know your shit. Keep doing what you do man.
Thanks Cody. I'm a Sea Foam user and swear by the stuff. Seen it clean out a rusted fuel tank to showroom perfect. SEEMS to be working well in the carburetor as well. Your reassurance of it NOT damaging rubber was a major plus! Thumbs up!
I was pleasantly surprised! Your welcome!
Seafoam didn't clean my gas tank muratic acid miked 4/1 and cleaned it like new
can seafoam cllean a carb of a bike that did not run for 5 months?
@@EvendimataE disconnect gasline and add pure seaform to the carbs after draining the bowls completly .. then run the bike for 3-4 secs and let it sit for 24 hours .. reconnect gasline and rinse them out with gas .. repeat step 1 and u should be good to go
Lol 😅. An Italian tune up.
Lazy people do not want to clean out the fuel tank, filter and properly clean the carb(s).
Just spent an hour or so watching your videos. Thank you for taking the time to make them. You're really doing a great job. Glad I found you and subscribed!
Detroit Dizzle WOW! I am flattered that you took the time to watch them. I hope you heard or saw something new brother. Thanks for the subscription, hope to bring you more value in the future!
Conclusion, 20:14
Thank you
You're doing God's work.
In conclusion, he didn't really think any of them did a good job 😂
In conclusion, there is no conclusion when chemicals are used not as intended. Brilliant!
I was hoping for at least some sort of closure there... Now I can't sleep.
FINALLY! Great video Cody. Definitely shed some light on what these cleaners really do. Thanks as always.
Your very welcome brother!
I used Pine Sol in a cheap Harbor Freight ultrasonic cleaner to clean the carbs from my 1996 Honda Magna. Did a great job but all of the brass turned into an almost rose gold color. It was concerning but I've put thousands of miles on it since then without any carb issues. Great video! Subbed.
Hi Cody,great testing with the cleaning fluids,thank you for your fab posts friend 😊😊😊
Being nearly 51 years old, I've known about and have been using Seafoam probably since before you were a twinkle in you're Moms eye. Great stuff for sure. Again, I want to personally thank you for the content you provide. I've got the small engine side of things, and it's great to have you here for the guys with their project bikes and general maintenance tasks. Keep on keepin on Cody! Zip~
how gullible some people are...... so long... good luck.
Thank you. With every heartbeat, we’re blessed.
Great video´s, and great info brother.
I just bought my first motorcycle an old Honda which needs some love.
I do have a random mechanic background, but your motorcycle aimed tips are awesome!
I like your attitude,your willingness to share the knowledge and
the way you no your job!!!
Thank you
Rudy Guajardo
one that I like to use is bore cleaner. works great on crud and carbon. I don't soak any rubber components in it so I don't know how they will hold up. I imagine not to we'll so I don't due it. definitely helps loosen and break thing's up to come behind and and the finishing clean. when I deal with valves ore any heavily built up parts I mix a little seafoam with it. using steel wool to polish and clean definitely a game changer. never tried it before seeing your videos. thanks for the tip Cody. will note that if using steel wool make sure to blow or rinse out the steel wool that gets left behind.
I have used Seafoam for yrs. I have a Silverado with the 5.3 and a Ford Taurus with the 3.0. The check engine light came on in both vehicles. The codes said one of the banks was running lean . I added Seafoam to both vehicles on fill-up and cleared both codes. No prob!
drinking seafoam you can walk on water, perform miracles.......
Cool test. Poking and blowing out jets with compressor is obviously the way to completely get them clean and ready to go.
You sure saved me a lot of money, Thank You!
Project Farm found that using Seafoam and some other additives like MMO did help to clean up some carbon when put in the gas tank and run through. Some worked a bit better than others. He has a few videos about it.
Nice vid Bill Nye. "It's science!" really tho lol That was a good test. Using different formula brand additives and comparing against other types of cleaners was a good idea to show differences. I especially liked seeing seafoam vs b12 fuel additive. I know tests have been done in a running engine, and they both work well. However, showing how they work at room temperature with jets and rubber parts was where you made this test a very educational one. I also like seeing how products reacted outside of regular recommended uses like: pine-sol + baking soda, & the omega clean. Making your test a carburetor specific one was also a good move. Thank you for that. I definitely learned some stuff from this. Lastly: how can I donate towards more tests like this? Thanks again for the education video.
I think Sea Foam is better over-all then what your test showed.
That stuff has really helped my Magna.
Thanks Cody
Hey md the float bowls were different bc one was only half covered
Thanks for the content bro ❤️
Hi, Cody! sorry I do not know if it's well written !! You really are very eloquent a professional, thank you for sharing your knowledge. Remember the teach a, learn two times. Very good Cody. from irapuato, mexico
+jeronimo garcia Yes they do! Learning is what I love. Thank you for your encouragement. 🤙
I had the same thing happen to a rubber diaphragm and B12 Chemtool.....dried it up and gave it like an hour and it went back to it's initial shape though, I was able to put it back in the carb and working fine.
I love SeaFoam. I run some through my cb650 every once in a while and it keeps my 4 carbs clean. I also dump a decent amount in the bike before storing it for winter and it fires right up without any trouble in the spring. I don't use it as a solvent, but it's definitely my go-to first try when a fuel system needs a good cleaning.
Kcducttaper1 Awesome as a fuel stabilizer.
Yeah, after sitting awhile, sometimes my lawnmower won't start (probably too much water in the fuel and somewhat gunked up carb), but several times now, I've put in a generous dose of Seafoam and it starts up and runs ok.
On a side note: I have 150 Fly Scooter. I'm trying out the Shell V-Power plus premium gas, as high compression, high revving, especially single cylinder engines, apparently need a higher octane fuel to run optimally. Plus the Shell stuff has higher amount of detergents in it, like PEA, than other fuels. Not sure how compatible PEA is with carbs--it's usually used more on fuel injectors. Either way, I'm still using SeaFoam as well. So far, so good.
Cody - love your videos. Thanks so much for all the amazing content. Q: in this video you state in the summary that the brake cleaner did not perform very well. Perhaps I'm missing something but in your carb cleaning video I believe you stated that you no longer use carb cleaner because it can leave a film behind, and that brake cleaner does a superior job. I subsequently picked up a couple of can of break cleaner to do the carbs on two 750s but before I start, could you clarify this for me please? Thanks.
You kind of remind me of Jesse rom breaking bad so the Mr white references was funny for me, mate thanks for the great videos I did a small motors course nearly a decade ago and it’s really good to have your videos to refresh and also learn 👍
THIS IS AWESOME
GREAT VIDEO!!!
Thanks man!
Graet videos. Have you got a Mikuni Virago carb video foir an 1100 cc?
Great vid some good test there all your videos are a helpful glad you are here to help people thank you
Thanks for hanging around to check them out! Ride safe out there!
Great videos an information man.. 🤘 wondering if you can help me out. Rebuilding carbs on a 78 cb750. After soaking parts I was cleaning carb housing and one of the felt washer washer ripped. Any ideas on where to find them? Waiting on rebuild kit to come in an it does not contain the felt washers. Can I use rubber o rings?? Any help would be appreciated. 👌
Thanks Cody, i enjoyed your video. One question: What would you add to the fuel to store a bike for 3-4 months during the winter?
Hello!, when I store my KLR, I store it with a full tank of gas& fuel stabilizer. I also drain my carb. I haven’t yet had any issue, and it’s a 2013.👀😎👌👍👋✌️🍻🇨🇦🌟
Chem Dip is supposed to be washed off with fresh water, after soaking.
Brake cleaner doesn't work anywhere near as well as aerosol carb cleaner.
Brake cleaner is great for removing brake fluid and anything oily or greasy, and leaving a completely dry surface, but doesn't work as well as carb cleaner for cleaning carbs.
Hi.. what you suggest to use to clean carburetors and intake when adding to petrol without dissable the parts.. ? Thanks
I got a problem i have a strimmer and it wont start cold unless i put petrol doen head or open rev and put some in there but then will run mint ive tried primming it choke on and off but when its warm it will start mint what do u think i can use to flush carbon out on a 2 stroke
What would you recommend for a cylinder head that has over 30 years of carbon and grease build up.
I soaked my 1100 carbs in straight pine sol for two days. There are some small parts attached to the sides that began to deteriorate but it did clean the carbs. Gray stuff got all over my hands from those small covers though. Didnt ruin them tho
What are your thoughts on spray carb cleaners
The best and only thing I use on corroded float-bowls is battery acid. Just saved a set of Porsche 911 3bbl Webers stored outside. It's like an Alka Seltzer; NOTE: As soon as the bubbling stops, dump it out and immediately rinse with water. Since the corrosion is zinc-oxide; for you people who paid attention during Chem 1, Sulfuric acid has 2 hydrogen atoms along with 4 oxygen atoms which easily breaks the zinc/oxygen bond; without any side effects to the zinc casting itself. This includes passages. As far as gas additives go I use 1 cap/gal of standard ATF; works great on cables too.
I too just found your channel. Thanks for posting these videos. Heres.a.tip.i.learned.couple yrs ago.that.helped.me.increase mpg in my yota.truck mostly. Should mlm work same.for bike. Cheap too. Basically you.add.1oz tcw3 rated outboard 2 stroke mix oil per 5gal gas. Not more.or.less. posta.clean carbon out.of.gas engines.amd.lubricates upper cylinder parts. Google.'been testing oil' for.more info on an older forum. Works awesome in..my experience. With a.light foot I got the most extra mpg that ppl report- 5%
Using Bullsone fuel cleaner system / Liqui moly speed additive useful or harmful? And Mos2 from Liqui moly in bikes??
Hi, Cody. Thanks. Try this.. old school recipe for cleaning jets. Lemon juice. Get an old pan, not one of your wife's pans, 1" of lemon juice, low heat over the stove, add jets... heat for a couple hours. If really gunked, turn off heat and let sit over night.
Yo I'm on the floor rolling over here when, you banged those two Chinese cartons together, "Bing Bing Bing "that was great,bro. Haha
I didn't get the joke. That was completely random to me.
I wish you had used sraight kerosene. My Dad used kerosene instead of Varsol to clean parts in a parts cleaner vat. And what about soaking parts in nonethonal gas. We have some available in my area. One guy here on UA-cam used paint thinner on metal parts only. What do you think about these alternatives
I got some valve springs cause I can do what I want.. lol I flicking love your videos
Thanks for watching men!
B-12 is solvent based which is responsible for the cleaned parts but also what caused the rubber to deform, seafoam is not solvent based although i think it is still petroleum based but just doesn't have any of the Petroleum distillates necessary to make it a solvent, honestly though, for Di-carbonizing cylinders I get the same results from using plan distilled water as i've ever gotten from seafoam although i think seafoam gives a better smoke show when you start the vehicle which is why most people use it anyway....
what do you know about adding the recommended 1 ounce of seafoam to 1 gallon of gas?
And run the the bike on that mixture once or twice in a full tank? Will there be any issues
while riding with this mixture?
I've been running 2oz of sea foam to gallon of gas in my 97 cb750 since I bought it 2 months ago. The only "issue" I've had is it now starts and idles better at cold engine temp! Eventually I still need to pull the carbs and clean the pilot jets. Run the bike with sea foam it won't hurt anything, all it'll do is help
It will smoke and when no more smoke then it's usually clean
Hi I'm bill I'm in cny and I have a 1983 CB 1000 costom I have went though the carbs 4 time but I can only get it to run in 1 cylinder with carb spray all 4 will run . My question is word only having a 1/2 or less gas in the tank make a difference should I fill it and try . I have took the inline filter off new gas lines plugs new wires please help me if you might know what to try
that stp fule cleaner additiv is wonders i ue it to clean rust to clean anything it work great i put lil in my 150cc scooter i got for 140$ it ran but it keep jerking and seem to been giving me proplem i use the stp fule additiv fore cleaning the carbs and the fule system after day i notes it running better not jerking as much geting better everything on it better milage smoother run just starting to act like a new scooter agian after all had hair alot of hair in the oil when i changed it i dont know what the owner was doing to it but it had somany proplem i fix the hairy oil proplem then the fule additiv for fule system cleaner just help the rest
Im having an issue with my bike seeimg sluggish an the throttle is very responsive an sometimes it tends to back fire when im at a low rpm or sitting at idle. Would seafoam help? If so how much do.i add to the fuel tank. If tank has several gals in it do i run it with seafoam in it. I see alota vids adding it to fuel but whats right an whats not right . Thnks
Yzf r6 is my bike
I like this channel the best you the man go honda
I found a pretty good free cleaner😃
Dip an empty jam jar on a string into the home heating oil tank (kerosene) and fill up, take it out and soak your carb parts in it minus any rubber parts, cos they could be damaged.
When i tear a carb down for a rebuild i soak the nonrubber parts overnight in acetone. cleans all varnish etc. and makes everything like new. Seafoam is awesome stuff but wont replace acetone.
Michael E Burns
Absolutely agree with you.
And for those that don’t know it’s denatured alcohol. You can poor it on your tv (unplugged) and turn it on (plugged in) 30 minutes later. It is my #1 heavy duty or electronics cleaner.
13-13 so it would be used as a soaking agent, degreaser, additive, could I poor and scrub? What would you say the preferred method would be. You can’t run it straight through the fuel system could you?
i need help with my carb setup, idle is fine, but when you open the throttle to 1/4 to full whilst in motion the engine hesitates and backfires through the exhaust I've been told by my mechanic to check my float height as it might be a bit low. any help would be grate, the carb is brand new and specked for my engine all jets are original, engine is a 156fmi sohc, the carb is a pz26 accelerator pump carb. i have used the choke to check if it's a lean mixture and it just runs worse and almost stalls out
Chris Seddon no fuel to the main jet ... fuel filter clogged, or the fuel lines (they may get gluey inside due to the ethanol crap in the fuel). Or there is floating mud in the reservoir i.e. clean the tank. Or the petcock, of course. Have to be one of these. Atleast according to my experience.
Except the diaphrams I always soaked in fresh fuel overnight adjitate during the morning and then scrub up with carb cleaner.. I'm always looking for other ideas that actually work with as little effort as possible, cheers 👍
Pine sol soak is the best from what I've seen
What is the float on a 1983 Honda vt 500 carbs set at
Maybe I've missed the point. But if you don't use the chemical for the intended purpose AND in the recommended application, I'm not sure that your conclusion were useful. Enjoy your videos overall though, suggest you be careful about experiments that don't have sound testing methodology. Thanks for what you do, I'm a fan.
Don C. I'm sorry that your unsatisfied with the conclusion but it is what it is. I was actually hoping there would have been a definitive result in the testing but regardless It was something I wanted to test and share...
-Sea foam did nothing to the metal jets.. but did not hurt the rubber which many people say it does.
-B-12 additive DID change the rubber but also did much better on the metal.
-Chemdip performed the best used in the way it is meant to be used.
Omegasonic did not do well used in the same way.
OK
Don C. Reading back my reply, I came off in a way I didn't like. I revised my comment and wanted to thank you for your feedback as well as sticking through the video! Your subscription and feedback is valuable! 🤙🤙
I wasn't put out by your response Cody. It's hard to convey the intended tone sometimes in writing, so thanks and I'll continue to enjoy your videos.
The swollen diaphragm will likely go back to its normal size once the solvent evaporates out of it.
16:42 "These came out of the exact same carburetor..."
Just a head's up: For the rubber parts (diaphragms & gaskets & such), smear them with a thin coating of Dow Corning High Vacuum Grease. They'll last damn near forever. It's not cheap stuff, but neither is the time and money spent ordering and buying new gaskets and vacuum diaphragms.
I love the fact you keep it real... I was telling the screen, "don't seal off the baking soda, it will create pressure."lol.... " ooowwwee, sat on my balls" lmfao..
Love the Vids, Have learned a hell of a lot from you And I Thank You!
What smog additive too pass emissions test for a carburetor.
Ancient Chinese Secret.
Those tubs are Ming Dynasty by the bing bing sound.
Hey Cody! I love your videos. No matter how big you get, please retain the format you use now. I get so sick of watching overproduced crap on UA-cam with setups and punchlines and special effects. Seeing your channel and how you go about doing your videos is great to me. It's informative and you just come off as a genuine guy who loves bikes and knows his shit!
I do have one question for you though. I've got an ooooooold (1992) Yamaha FZR 600 that runs great! Buut. It fouls plugs a couple/few times a year. I've gone through the carbs twice and I drilled out the EPA brass caps and re set the idle/air mixtures back to the 2.5 turns out for factory spec. It still fouls plugs anyway. They're Mikuni CV downdraft carbs. Emulsion 'tubes' perhaps, even on a 10k mile bike? Thoughts?
+Loren Husky Hey man! Thank you for the encouragement man! I would try switching to a hotter plug and seeing how that responds. Like if you are using NGK dpr7ea9 try a dpr6ea9. Lower the number, the hotter the plug. It also sounds like someone may have put after market jet needles or jets in there? Have you referenced the stock jetting to see if yours is factory?
That is actually what I did. It calls for NGK CR9E and so I switched to CR8E which is one range hotter. It makes a difference for sure but they still eventually foul out. As for the jets, I think when I had them apart that I checked that but I actually don't remember. I might have to pop one apart and look that up to compare.
Yep they lose the format and the talk in a TV format rythme .It's not the same.
Does anybody use a blasting cabinet to clean carb bodies? Or any other part of the carb for that matter? Using baking soda or walnut shells?
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O I had new carb kits and sinked 3 years ago but my dad got sick and I have not started it in 3 years
I appreciate you sharing your experience with us on UA-cam Cody.
I'm currently having an issue with one of the carb float valves on my '82 GL1100 sticking open and hydro-locking cylinder#2. In your experience, is this a common problem with old Goldwings? Hoping a treatment with Seafoam works to clean it up or else I'll have to take the carbs out and rebuild them - not a job I'm prepared to do this summer. I'm sure you've seen and heard of people running SF through the carbs with the engine running to help clear up all kinds of problems. What's your opinion about this?
Do you think lertting a high percentage of Seafoam soak in the carbs overnight would help clean everything out more? Potential damage to the carbs? Would it start up the next day or would you need to drain the carbs before startup?
Camera on tripod for this sort of this? Neutral eye.
Could sea foam fix a low compression on a 1993 Yamaha virago 750
can you walk on water, fly, or change a tire with your bare hands? Drink a can of seafoam and you just might do it!
I use vinegar on some stuff
I rebuild the motor frist time I done motor cycle it run great just won't to now how to get more power from carb Honda nighthawk 1984 700
Cody, I'm hoping for some advise.
I took my bike out of storage, and it took me a while to get it started. When it did start, it wouldn't idle, but I could keep it running at about mid throttle for about 30 seconds. I noticed that the gas I had put in the tank disappeared! Yep, all in the crankcase.
I'm guessing stuck float. I'm going to remove the carbs and clean them. Here's my question:
After draining the crankcase (done) what is the best way to introduce oil back into my engine now that it's "dry"? I want to be sure that I'm not damaging engine components when I fire it up for the first time after my carb clean.
I've looked, and I can't find anyone that covers this topic.
Thank you sir. Love you vids.
+lmdetect Hey man! A carb clean is definitely in order. With the gas oil topic I wouldn't take that too seriously. I have dealt with that issue many times. After you have drained fill it back up with the correct oil and amount and your set. If you are worried, once you fire the bike up and get it to operation temperature, feel free to drain that oil again to thoroughly remove any left over gas.
lmdetect just dealt with the exact same thing. I left my drz400 petcock on in storage. Gas was in the crankcase. I replaced a oring where the float needle seats in. I just replaced and did an oil change. A little gas won't hurt it. P-47s add gas to dilute the oil for start up. So an oil change is good enough.
i would never ever put any type of chemical on any type of diaphragm
Nevin Joplin
Gasoline?
Boil jets in lemon juice. They look like a shinny brand new penny!
Awsone test
I use disel and detergent it
Works great
SEA FOAM DESTROYED MY ENGINE i have the before and after the additive is too good md help
It's more gentle than some of the other cleaners out there, so kind of doubt that it "destroyed" it. May have exacerbated some other issue or issues that were already there. Sometimes internal carbon cleaning can cause issues from the gunk going into areas that it clogs, etc.
Sea foam can’t hurt anything... what are you talking about
bro was doing womp womp 7 years early
BG makes the best
seafoam needs heat to clean...I'd imagine some of the other products need heat as well
Your probably right!
so Is there an adative you recomend for us poor carb motorcycle to keep it clean and running !!!!
joe kamer Anything is better than nothing! For PREVENTATIVE performance I still think seafoam would work. Personally, I use Amzoil PI. I have seen this stuff in action on motor internals and it is great. Do I think running any "carb cleaner additive" would clean a dirty carb up back to normal?? NO
So Cody, Do you recommend the use of Sea Foam additive to carbs or not ?
John Masell for a preventative additive I think you can't go wrong, knowing that it won't damage rubber parts but if you think it has the ability to unclog a roached carb than think again!
so what's the best way to get the Sea Foam into my carbs ? do I just add to my fuel tank or do I disconnect my fuel line and add direct into the line itself ???
John Masell No no, just add it into your full tank. Directions on the back of the bottle tells you all you need.
I run paint lacquer through my fuel on a long trip
You want a great product to clean METAL : use cellulosic paint solvent...the old recipe, with toluene and xylene. This is making wonder and will remove any first (like cooked oil and grease).
Of course don't apply to any plastic or rubber and protect your lungs...
But what if u actually ran it through a running engine
Mystery oil or seafoam?
I use 2+2 carb cleaner!
Disel and degergent mix
Ansd then carb cleaner
Some people say that WD40 is not good to use on rubber parts like 0-rings because it dries them up and damages them, while others say that it's no problem. What do you say?
The reason I'm asking is because I like to use it on motorcycle chains after washing to make sure to get all the water off, for obvious reasons.
Try Monster Energy Drink…
It removes Rust…🧐🧐🧐🤔🤔🤔
Have you tried ,Time carb cleaner?
Simple green, purple power...
What about 100% turpentine? That is what Pine-Sol is made out of
A mechanic I use charges $300 to pull and clean my carbs...I am not rich so if additives work then why not save $290??? and hassel of dropping bike off and getting it back later
Using a combo of slightly watered down, hot Pinesol and an ultra sonic cleaner, with minimal breakdown of the carb for a couple hours, is often enough to clean it well enough that it works. Just make sure that after you rinse everything with clean water and let it fully dry before putting it back on. It doesn't bother the rubber that I'm aware of.
Sort of the easier, minimalist way to clean a carb. It won't always work if things are really gunked up, especially inside the jets.
But for those of us without a lot of practice and/or knowledge, who sometimes might put a jet etc back in wrong or the like, it is often enough of a clean to get it going.
Then fuel additives can help to prevent further gunk, as well as not letting it sit too long. If you can, try to ride in winter every couple weeks or so as well.
Go to 12:00 for results.
Makes ZERO sense to test a "fuel additive" if you don't use it as recommended....
Now are you going to tell everyone how it cleans the sides of the fuel tank and the fuel lines and we'll clog all of your filters and burn up your fuel pump!!
Can people not figure out drain your shit run some cleaner and put your bike up for the winter dn
Sea Foam is like pouring water on carbs ! It does not work ! The varnish on the parts is ethanol . The only way to remove it is to physically scrub it off . Marvel Mystery oil works well cleaning the bodies. 40 year MC mechanic .
James79561 I was two seconds from considering Sea Foam. Until I read your post. My wife Vespa LXV 150 has been sitting for a while. Discovered two things, had to replace battery, which I did. Got power. However, the was not ethanol free.So, if no additive will truly clean the carb, can you recommend a video on how to do it? And what do u recommend to clean the carb when I get it out? Thanks
40 year MC mechanic? Well, 25 years ago I was dealing with varnish build up In carbs. There was no ethonal in gas back then. So, where did the ethonal come from? I run Shell V-Power in my bike today as it's ethonal free. So, how can you get ethonal build up when there is no ethonal to begin with???
@@bigpapa8152 are U sure? In my area Shell have about 8% ehtanol in their fuels, but it is not explicitly labeled i.e. on the label it is E10 (which stands for 'under 10%). But this started now, about month ago, when gov requirements for that labeling got in power. So I do believe they have ethanol everywhere, but maybe in your place it is not required to be written on the label? GL ~~~
@@drgrunn174 Sent email to Shell, Esso, Chevron and Petro Canada asking about ethonol in there gas grades.. The replies from all were the same....regular gas is up to 10% ethonol. Supreme no Ethonol, plus is a blend of regular and supreme. At least that's how it is on Vancouver Island.
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3 mins of video a waste...Too much talk in and wasting time get going and get job done before I fall a sleep