What is clear gas?

There are 11 gas stations in Spokane that sell clear gas, which is pure gasoline with no ethanol added, according to pure-gas.org. Another seven in Spokane Valley offer the fuel. Some of those 18 stations began selling clear gas as early as 2017, but seven of them put the option on the pump just this year. (

Is clear gas good for your car?

The short answer is, no, ethanol-free gasoline is not bad for your car. Most cars today can run on ethanol gas blends up to E15 (15% ethanol) and on non-ethanol gasoline. And flex fuel vehicles can handle up to E85 (85% ethanol) without a problem.

Is clear gas better?

Pure gas gives drivers better mileage. This is because gas mixtures like E10 and E15 have less free energy due to the added ethanol. According to Mike McCarthy, a Senior Energy Researcher for Toyota, and Ford spokesman Paul Seredynski, regular and premium gases can reduce your gas mileage by up to three percent.

What does clear gas mean?

Clear gasoline means gasoline derived from crude oil that has not been blended with a renewable fuel.

Why is ethanol free gas better?

While not as popular as the ethanol blends, pure gas may be preferable for older car engines, as well as boats, lawn mowers or other tools. Ethanol-free gas also gets better fuel economy. However, most drivers use the E10 or E15 blends, with 10-15% ethanol. That ethanol content only reduces gas mileage by around 5%.

Is Ethanol Free Fuel Worth It? (With Results!)

Is ethanol free gas better for your lawn mower?

However, when you're using gas with ethanol mixture in your outdoor power equipment, like lawn mowers, chainsaws, trimmers and leaf blowers, you run the risk of engine damage and incurring costly repairs. You should be using ethanol free gas in your small engine outdoor power equipment.

Is it OK to run non-ethanol gas in my car?

Non-ethanol gasoline typically costs more than ethanol-blended varieties. This type of gas isn't sold at every filling station. Using ethanol-free gas in your car won't harm the vehicle's engine. However, using an ethanol blend may cause damage to your outdoor power equipment.

What is the best gas for lawn mowers?

Will flex fuel damage my engine?

Is your vehicle compatible with flex fuel? E85 is actually safer for your engine than regular gasoline is. E85 flex fuel not only powers your engine but also cleans your engine, fuel lines, and fuel injectors. That's because E85 contains a high amount of ethanol, up to 83%.

What is the best gas for your car?

Regardless of whether your car calls for regular or premium, the best choice for ongoing performance and economy is a TOP TIER gasoline. Recent AAA testing found TOP TIER gasolines keep internal engine components up to 19 times cleaner than gasolines that only meet minimum EPA standards.

Can ethanol damage your engine?

Since the ethanol is hygroscopic, it absorbs water from the air, causing the fuel blend to separate. Ethanol can be extremely damaging to small engines and high-powered sports equipment, leading to corrosion of the engine and fuel system.

Do you get better gas mileage with non ethanol gasoline?

How does it Affect my Mileage? Ethanol contains roughly one third less energy than ethanol-free (also known as non-ethanol) gasoline does, which means you will get slightly fewer miles per gallon if you use E10 or E15. The fewer miles per gallon you get is small, but measurable.

Can I put Trufuel in my car?

A: Yes - you can put this in your auto engine but it's a pricey fix.

Is it OK to mix ethanol and non ethanol gas?

You're all good—mixing ethanol and non-ethanol gas won't affect your car. Most modern vehicles are designed to run on gasoline. Minor changes to this formula, such as ethanol, won't damage your engine and might even improve your gas mileage.

What gasoline has no ethanol in Canada?

According to Dan McTeague, a noted petroleum analyst, Shell and Esso 91 are both ethanol free. [UPDATE: Chevron notes on its website that in some locations in Canada, its Supreme Plus 94 Octane fuel is also ethanol-free, as of 2022.

Can you put flex-fuel in a regular car?

Using any octane level of gasoline in a flex-fuel vehicle is acceptable. The sensors in an FFV detect whether the fuel is pure gasoline or 85% ethanol and make necessary changes for optimal fuel injection and timing of combustion. Putting E85 in a car not designed for flexible fuel can be harmful.

What happens if you put 93 instead of 87?

If you usually fill your tank up with 87-octane gasoline and you accidentally put in a higher octane blend (say, 91, 92, or 93), don't worry. You're actually filling your car or truck with a different blend of gas, which means it will burn differently in your engine.

Can you turn off flex fuel?

Can I disable the flex fuel? There is a FF master disable under fuel/general. Though if you have HPT you would be better off logging it and establishing where/why the lag is occuring. Generally the FF calibration adds timing over the base timing table depending on % ethanol.

What cars take flex fuel?

Will premium gas hurt my lawn mower?

Premium gas, such as 93 octane, helps high-powered cars run smoothly and efficiently. It's also more expensive than other types of gas, such as 87 octane. There's no need to run a small lawnmower engine on high-octane gas, but it won't hurt your lawnmower, either.

What gas is best for small engines?

Can you use car gas for lawnmower?

A The short answer is no. All gas in California contains 10 percent ethanol and while this does not harm cars, ethanol can damage some small engines — especially older ones — in lawn mowers, chain saws, outboard boats, etc.

What is non ethanol gas called?

REC-90 is an ethanol-free, 90 octane unleaded gasoline blend designed for use in recreational/marine engines which can be damaged by the ethanol found in other gasoline blends. It is also usable in some aviation engines [1] and automotive engines, though it has not been thoroughly tested for cars and trucks.

Does premium gas contain ethanol?

Is Premium or Mid-Grade Fuel Worth the Extra Money? Premium gas doesn't provide any more power or contain better additives than regular gas, and it contains the same amount of ethanol as other grades. It just resists detonation (knock) better than lower-octane gas—nothing more, nothing less.

What's the difference between non ethanol and ethanol gas?

The Differences Between Ethanol and Gasoline

Blending ethanol and gasoline at a ratio of 85 percent to 15 percent (E85), the blended fuel is nearly thirty percent less powerful than pure gasoline. Ethanol is similar in acceleration, power, and cruising ability, but ethanol miles per gallon are less than pure gasoline.