Petro Canada for winter tank

 

Hi,
Petro Canada fuel has ethanol so is one of the best for storing or running
your MC in the wet and cold, so I am told by a 20 year Suzuki professional
mechanic.
the ethanol will keep the tank dryer is the theory
The US probably has alot of choices we have the one.

 

smn wrote:

Pretty much all pump gas has 10% ethanol these days.

And, no, that's not a big bonus for storage.

--
-Fred W

 



Thanks  that's good to know.  Don't you mean the US though?

Did you know there is 3 litres of regular gas in the hose if you chose 92
octane and the previous fill up was regular.  That would be a third tank for
me.  Lucky I have been using 94 for awhile anyway.  It has it's own hose.
For this warm wet weather I am trying STP water remover in the tank.
It keeps stalling anytime I stop giving it gas.
Does increasing the idle increase fuel consumption?  I would guess so.

 

nash wrote:

I'm in the US, correct.

I only use regular 87 pump octane in my 3 bikes.  They were all designed
to run on that and it works just fine with no detonation.  So I guess
for me I get a few liters of high test after you (or any other high test
guy) has been to the pump.  Such a deal...

Stalling would not be a symptom of inadequate octane.

Raising the idle speed will not affect your gas mileage at all unless
you spend a great deal of time at stop lights.  Even then the difference
would be negligible.  What is your idle speed now and what is the spec
for your bike?

--
-Fred W

 



turned out the water remover in the tank ceased the stalling immediately.
I do not have tools for that measurement, BTW  The revving I like it low but
doesn't that make the ride somewhat harder hitting than just higher
razmataz.    The Suzuki mechanics increased it saying it was okay.   But I
do not know.  There was a cold spark plug in during the summer I found out.
does higher idle work better there I wonder.   Everything will be right as
rain in the spring.  Especially in April Showers  gag I can change the spark
plug to a normal one and I now have the tools.
I am filling the tank with Chevron 94 for the winter and putting stabilizer
in too so I have a fresh tank in spring.
He says I need the lube in front suspension changed every 20K but I am not
sure I ride like I need excellent shocks.  Need new tires next year. and the
wheel size is rare so that could be fun.