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How to test for ethanol

Good video. I also posted this on the 911 Tech board. My other question....anybody know where I could buy one of these test vials?

YouTube - Test gasoline for ethanol

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A buddy of mine said that there is ethanol free premium at Detroit Lake. He said his motorcycle ran significantly better on it. That was this summer. I have no idea if it is still being sold there or not.
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We do it in airplanes all the time. There are some sellers with containers that actually remove the ethanol from the fuel.

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Mix in enough water, the ethanol will separate right out.
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Paul,
A buddy of mine said that there is ethanol free premium at Detroit Lake. He said his motorcycle ran significantly better on it. That was this summer. I have no idea if it is still being sold there or not.
Larry
Yeah, it's listed here...along with other sources.
Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. and Canada

I'd still like one of those vials tho...with the percentage lines. A local wrench was telling me that some of the "10% ethanol" being sold here is actually a much higher %age...
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Hey thanks! I have never seen this before. Gives me a reason for a short road trip!
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Also, have learned where to order the test kits if anyone is interested:

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