Engineered Fuel FAIL! Your Small Engine Is Not Running Right, Even if You Think It Is!

[@Chickanic]

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[@jeffreygraf3358]

Box store gas cut short my wood cutting up at my deer hunting land. Was about ready to throw my chainsaw into the brush when my friend (who watches you) told me to try some fresh, non-canned gas. Chainsaw ran great, work got done, and you gained a loyal subscriber. Thank you!

[@Chickanic]

Thanks for letting me know! Comments like these are what I'm here for.

[@snakeboren4814]

Major Big Difference...That Echo Chainsaw IZ Running 100 Times ..Better !!!! Wat...A...Difference The Right Fuel makes...Bre !!!!

[@DCS026]

Steve at Steve's Small engine saloon is smiling around the 6:02 mark. 🙂 Great video.

[@reddog-ex4dx]

Endoscope. Yea, over 50 and that makes me say: RUN! Love your videos. I started watching them a couple of months ago. I bought a one acre place 3 years ago that has 4 sheds and a two car garage on it that was full of tools and stuff the previous owner left behind. I felt like a kid in a candy store! One thing he left was a two stroke ECHO GT 200 weed eater that I have ignored. (I'm not used to having landscaping stuff. Never needed to use them before.) I now feel ready to take that weed eater on thanks to watching your videos. Thanks Brie!

[@haneyoakie14]

I said Butt Light!

[@robcole332]

I’m a Chickanic addict. You are so good to us. Keeping us informed with honest opinions, great tips on repairs and easy on the eyes 💜💜💜💜💜

[@MrBlackdragon1230]

I grew up watching my uncle run a small engine repair shop and learned so much from him. I started to follow the same when I got old enough, but as lawn mower engines changed from points and condenser to electronic ignition, carb's became cheap plastic non adjustable crap, and engines went to overhead valve i lost all desire to be a small engine mechanic. I still work on all my own stuff and some that friends bring me but wont do it commercially. I really appreciate your channel as it teaches others how to deal with the smaller things that can be kept out of the mechanic shop and save money. I also enjoy your channel as I still learn new things from you. Thank you.

[@ohiofarmer5918]

Just bought some red oil today. What am I gonna do with the synthetic Stihl stuff?

[@Levergun4590]

Hey girl! I’m an old dude so I’ve learned a lot over the years, but I learn even more watching your videos. I agree on the box store gas…..engines will run boggy…..for me it’s 93 octane and Pennzoil 2 stoke oil….most everything can be cured with preventive maintenance. Let’s see a video on cleaning and maintaining your toys DIRECTLY after using it, instead of just throwing it on the shelf..it’s what I do and with 12 small engines I don’t have problems.thanks again and you go girl!

[@Mike40M]

I've used Aspen 2-stroke for decades in my chain saws. More healthy exhausts, nice when surrounded by two feet of snow. Here in Sweden I can buy it from local farm/forest shops from pump in any quantity. As we have winter half of the year, lawn movers, motorcycles and other engines hibernate. I use Aspen 4-stroke last 2 fillings in autumn. Never have an issue with starting in spring. Even had an old motorcycle that after 6 years sleeping filled with Aspen started first kick. Here we can also buy Aspen high octane racing fuel.

[@richardjames4632]

I also use Aspen in all my chainsaws and strimmers at the end of the season; clearly this issue that Chickanic has (repeatedly) with Trufuel (I think that may be the one) is simply not the same as Aspen Fuel. Aspen Fuel is a European product made in Sweden and it is available at numerous outlets in the UK and elsewhere.

[@anderscomstedt3064]

Ditto, have had none of the issues with ageing over seasons with Aspen that seems to be rife in AL with whatever fuel you consider. My Scandinavian climate may differ, but otherwise... well. Have had various chainsaws, mowers, and above all machines that has not been used for years, snowblowers and vibrators, start and run flawlessly on the tank that was filled up long ago. Sure, it is more costly, but it burns very clean, no deposits, no smell. I seriously think you should consider evaluating this type of fuel deeper vs the alternatives you covered. Just the health aspects of poor combustion of inherently cancerogenic stuff, like regular gas, should be enough for most people . At least for the weekend warriors. Keep up the good work!

[@Rolog21]

I have been watching your videos for awhile now. This video really saved me a trip to the repair shop. I don't have the funds to what they charge and the time to wait till fixed. SO in fairness I feel like I should contribute to your professional help. Thank you. Apologies for not able to doing more at this moment.

[@danpags7023]

Amazon uses dynamic pricing. When they see a demand for an item, they raise the price. They lower it as the demand lowers. It may even have something to do with shopping hours. Depends on the item

[@grifonks]

I'm so glad that someone has the courage to tell the truth about big box engineered fuel and that's why I joined your channel Bree. Many of the cheapo non-ethanol pump gas sellers have similar issues with that gas in the spring, the winter epa mandated or suggested mixes don't burn well on hot days. That's why I buy non-e MO gas from an airport. 91 octane mixed with Red Armor!

[@slomotrainwreck]

I've been using Opti-2 brand 2 cycle oil for the last 12 years and I've had no fuel issues with my equipment that takes a mix, as for my 4 cycle equipment I've been stabilizing the gas for the last 10 years with Star Tron's Star Bright Enzyme Fuel Treatment & Fuel Stabilizer - recommended to me from quite a few Harley-Davidson riders. Thanks for the video!

[@ShaunHall-i7e]

I'm just starting a lawn maintenance business and I am grateful that you are sharing your knowledge. Thank you!

[@lesliedickinson198]

Im a UK subscriber and have been there from your early days and your information on small engines has been of great help as i do all my own repairs so saves me a LOT of money. I have a small garden maintenance business these days as im now 70 but your channel gives REAL information on engines and not just BS. You keep up the good work as your such a good mechanic 🙂🙂🙂

[@Upnorthof48]

Love your channel, I have saved a lot of money by listening to you expertise! Thanks !!

[@Chickanic]

Thanks for watching!

[@czechmate6916]

I had the same problem with my Echo leaf blower and weed eater and lots of times they would give off a hot plastic smell and they wouldn’t start until they cooled down enough. They both would sound like they were miss firing and would die as you let off the gas. This happened several years ago before I found your channel and the technician said quit using T fuel he introduced me to Echos brand so I switched to Echos brand and never had the problem again. I even leave the fuel in them and they start every time the following year. I’m glad I found your channel a few years ago you have schooled me and saved me money.

[@donalddrapeau5028]

I was lucky I ran tru fuel for three years no problem ever. Then I heard you talking about the problem,next time I bought a can of fuel had problems with all my two cycle equipment. Changed back to regular fuel and oil mix,problems solved. Thank you so much for your time doing videos!!!!

[@Canuck014]

Hey Brie, great job as usual, calling it an endoscope is just fine, many companies call them this. What you have is not a true borescope it’s an inspection camera, a borescope has a fully articulated head and can maneuver and tend to be much thinner and cost in the thousands of $. I’m an industrial mechanic and a reliability specialist over the age of 50 and have been using both inspection cameras and borescopes for years. Call it a borescope, inspection camera, endoscope or anything you want, it’s your show. In the end we know what it is and you are helping others and that’s what matters. Keep up the awesome work and thank you for all you do. Ray

[@caseih-pz9vp]

I bought a new ECHO chainsaw and trimmer 8 years ago from a dealer and introduced me to RED ARMOR and I have not had a fuel issue. 3 years ago I bought a blower from the same dealer and only run RED ARMOR in it. I am sold on ECHO products.

[@davidwx9285]

Aspen2 and Aspen4 is great. Husqvarna also sell alkylated fuel called XP Power 2 and XP Power 4. Too bad it seems like its not available in North America. I run all my small engines on the Husqvarna fuels with great results.

[@richardjames4632]

I have a suspicion that the Husqvarna fuel is actually re-badged Aspen Fuel.

[@ericarachel55]

before I found and watched your videos, I had never heard of canned fuel, I've always mixed my own

[@Slane583]

I used to use it every now and then when I wasn't using my chainsaw often enough to buy a big batch of fuel. It's perfect for intermittent use, but there are better quality brands than the one Chickanic tries not to speak of in her video. Sadly I used the one Chickanic is trying not to say and it gummed up my saw. So I've just been sticking to ethanol free high-octane fuel and storing it in a 100% sealed can for when I need it. I've also been adding in some MMO and Star-Brite Fuel Enzyme cleaner into the batch for longevity. :)

[@leonardh8269]

Cub cadet dealers recommend their caned fuel....

[@ericarachel55]

if you like mtd stuff, go for it @@leonardh8269

[@davidkettell1073]

@@leonardh8269 of course because like everything they make it is a ripoff.

[@ironhorse7588]

As a small engine mechanic myself. I still learn better easier cheaper ways of getting it done from people like you. Thank you for posting what you do. You're Appreciated. 👍😎👍

[@maitajack]

Endoscopy" is derived from the Greek by combining the prefix "endo" meaning "within" and the verb "skopein", "to view or observe". BORES OPE : Cognate with Latin forō (“to bore, to pierce”), and fron Greek, skopein, look. In otherwords, look through a hole.

[@nicolabooth6075]

I use Aspen 2 all the time and I find it works great and burns cleaner and I also use Aspen 4, thank you so much Bree for all your videos, you have helped me so much my friend, sending love from England

[@scottyellis3442]

I did run it a little awhile back, but after watching your "educational" video last year on it I no longer do. I now run only 93 non-ethanol & red armor. And I absolutely can tell a difference, so thanks for sharing your experience.

[@BudTheDrummer]

Bre, I'm enjoying being a Member and watching the extra content. In 2002 i bought a Husquvarna 55 from my local Dealer who I'd done business with for 30 years and I grew up with the Owners. I bought my saw in at the required Carb adjustment period and a professional sharpening. It was running great and I'm expert at sharpening. Whenever I had them sharpen my chain they'd take off alot of tooth. I got the saw back after 2 weeks! They said after the 4th day (when promised) the Mechanic had a death in the Family. After a week I inquired what was taking so long. I know the owners were capable of turning a screwdriver and making the adjustment. When I got it back 2 weeks later I went out to cut some trees and as always, I tested the saw before I went out to the woods. ( I had this saw, 2 Poulan Wild Things and two Homelite Super 2's. I ran them all regularly and sharpened them after every use. I also used a log roller to cant the logs. The saw was running at 3/4 throttle at best and the chain wouldn't bite at all. Disgusted, I bought it back and demanded my money back as it was apparent they were not capable of providing me with the Service I expected. I'm a Mechanic so I repaired all my own equipment and vehicles. I got banned from the store. There was another Dealer 8 miles from the Farm I worked on 35 miles from home which I began using as my go to shop.

[@dr.detroit1514]

One thing I went through this spring was I had used canned fuel last year as an experiment, while after adjustment of the carbs it ran ok, I didn't like what I saw, seems to be too much oil in the stuff, and the oil doesn't seem to burn, it fairly poured out of the exhaust. I decided to mix up a new 2 gallon batch of regular gas-oil fuel, and added the remains of the can fuel to the mix to burn it off. It seemed to work ok in my snowthrowers last winter, and it ran sort of in my old Lawn Boy mower, float bowl carb stuff, but it wouldn't run at all in any of my weed eater type fuel system lawn equipment come spring. I checked for water, and there was none. The carbs were getting fuel, but oddly, even with all the oil, the spark plugs were dry. Was getting spark, but not even the first pop out of some engines. Others would start and then die. I decided to mix up a new spring batch of my regular fuel oil-mix in a new gas can, clear all of the old fuel out of the equipment, and after carb adjustments again, all units started running great. I think what it is, is there is some kind of chemical reaction between the can fuel and regular gas-oil mix that completely stops the gas from working at all. I'd be afraid even to put it into my car to burn it off. Gonna have to find some way to dispose of it. Weed killer maybe?

[@spencerh2860]

Love your channel. Much love and respect from across the pond 🇬🇧

[@haneyoakie14]

Here in Michigan where we have many lakes, both natural and man made, alcohol free “Rec fuel” can be purchased at regular gas stations near popular boat launch facilities. Of course, 87 octane regular gas was $3.479 and 90 octane Rec fuel was $5.479 last week, so a 5 gallon can was going to cost an extra $10, but that is better than the Tru cost of a can of big box BS.

[@davepatti2296]

Been lucky here (NY) there is a popular convenience store (Stewart's) that sells real non-ethanol gas at the pumps. Became super popular after ethanol gas was pushed on us over 10 yrs ago. More expensive, I think 91 octane, but have had no issues in my Stihl saws, my old JD tractors, even my 1984 Squarebody original 350 V8. All the Harley guys like it too. Knock on wood (tap, tap) works. The ethanol gas wrecked my Q-jet in that truck, wrecked the Mikuni carb in a Polaris ATV, numerous other machines. Water globules in the bowls, either corrodes parts, separates from fuel, or the ethanol directly wrecks the original rubber parts. Thank you for all the tips and tricks, love all the useful gadgets!

[@rbedwar12]

That's awesome...alot of people can't afford alot.. that makes me happy..glad you think of us little people...thanks

[@wallebo]

Congratulations on all of your hard work on our behalf.

[@danahorton8616]

As I syphoned some pretty nasty fuel out of my wife's old John Deere I was thinking you're the best. I've learned more from you than anyone else so I thought the least I could do is buy you a beer. Thanks.

[@donnybrown4747]

Great info. I think every small engine I own has or has fuel related problems. Thanks again

[@Homer19521]

I'm 72 years old (not young) & I have never had bad gas like you keep talking about. I've lived all my life in Michigan. I do treat the fuel with Stabil 360 & a touch of seafoam over the last 10 years. So Chick, I am just lucky, living right or what?

[@thatairplaneguy]

You have a lot less humidity than most of us in the south and Midwest. I, too, have not had bad fuel in my equipment and I don’t even treat my ethanol fuel BUT I have found my experience on customers engines to usually be bad fuel. Either too lean and burned up or bad fuel. Literally 50/50 between those two issues or a mechanical problem. Am I lucky like you and half my customers not so lucky? I don’t know but all I can go by is my personal experience like her and this video. In 2 strokes oil and gas are everything. If you use crap oil or crap fuel or crap ratio your engine will suffer. Apparently you and I have found the good balance and so many people just haven’t.

[@RCGWho]

​@thatairplaneguy Did I miss the part on proper mixture? What do you recommend,

[@christophershoe9642]

Dang! After that easy start, maybe I should get an Echo.🤔 .... Nah, I'll just stick to my completely rebuilt Poulan Wood Shark 1950 that my dad bought for $5 at a yard sale, and gave to me, not working. The only way that chainsaw is running today is because of you, Chickanic. You explain and show information in an understanding way that is helpful and functional. Great job! And, thank you😀

[@94concours]

I’ve used the “fuel we do not speak of” in my Stihl weed whacker and leaf blower for years. I haven’t had any issues with either of them, but now if I do, I’ll try swapping to gasoline.

[@berndm9743]

Great information in this video. BTW that is a superb BIER from an almost 1000 year old German monastery brewery. I love it.

[@bradharfman4052]

I have just found this channel. I am fairly new into working on 2 stroke chainsaws so looking forward to your videos. I have my father in-laws saws, 1979 Emerson Beard Countervibe 3400, McCulloch Mac 10-10A Automatic, Homelite XL-1 and a Poulan 3818. I’ll be going through them all for use at the cottage he built the family.

[@royhcampbell2381]

Thank you Shug for showing this my grandson got a brand new 800 mag stihl back pack and killed in the second time he used it all because of big box store fuel he now knows granpa may be old but not dumb mix your own works every time

[@fuzzyfireman1]

I only use VP canned fuel for winter storage. In the spring, I dump it into a jerry can to later mix into generator fuel. I refill my 2 stroke equipment with fresh ethanol free gasoline mixed at 40:1 and they always pop off within a few pulls and run great.

[@victorpayne6586]

You have helped me more than once. Thanks for what you do.

[@donfrank4429]

this happen to me a few months back, Stihl 17 ft pole saw would not run, Checked the PRM, high and low hard to start. after a few hours thinking about it. I decided to change out the fuel mix. Guess what it started right up and ran great . The fuel was just 2 month old. Fresh fuel . learn something everyday even when you think you checked everything

[@Chickanic]

Glad you got it figured out! Tossing "fresh" fuel to try more is always a tough one to figure out. You would think it isn't the problem.

[@raymondrobinson5251]

​@Chickanic, I just remember my dad's saying! Three common issues on engines! Fuel! Fire! Timing!

[@1HonestAbe]

@@ChickanicQuick question ( I hope ) Bre. Picked up a 21" Craftsman 6.5 Hp Mower I found in a storage unit. Looked really clean, nice shape. Looked underneath and blade was really bent. Bought a new one. Whatever it hit to bent it appears to have sheared off the two pins that hold the blade along with the nut. It won't tighten down. I did a google search and the online Craftsman parts assembly called it the " Blade Adapter ". Is it easy to remove the Blade adapter to replace it? Do I need any special tools or is there like an allen wrench nut under there holding it on? Hate to drag it to a shop if a very simple fix with some wrench. Thanks.

[@Slim1423]

​@@1HonestAbeYou might be able to fix yourself , but check out this problem on the web. Had a similar problem with a pushmower, bought a new updated blade adapter. The old blade adapter was held on engine shaft with metal key and i lightly tapped it and it came off. Push the new blade adapter on engine shaft with metal key in place, and installed blade and torque tightened the blade retainer bolt. Problem was fixed.

[@starhopper457]

Bre - a very minor suggestion. Keep emphasizing the necessity of using a good quality 2-cycle engine oil!! I totally thought of you and thank you after this happened. I thought I had run out of my small supply of Echo oil and found one in my supply that I had actually bought from Sears. Figured it should be good, right? Even though they didn't make much of their own appliances, they had decent quality products (washers/dryers were LG, Maytag, Samsung) for the yard as well with MTD and TroyBuilt, etc. I made the mix and proceeded to work the yard. Nope. My Sthil trimmer coughed, knocked, and choked on the mix probably barely making it 6-8,000 rpm - and I'm guessing. That it was knocking was very evident and smoke coming out of the exhaust port. I got to HD and all I find is that Tru-Fuel crap, but they had two pallets of the trufuel, and no 2-cycle oil at all so I back home I went. I routed around again and found my last bottle of Echo and mixed that. If I hadn't found that, I was going to order some through your link and hold off doing anymore yard work. I poured everything out and put in the new mix. The blower fired up just fine and sounded 100% better. The Sthil trimmer coughed a bit in transitioning from one to the other but once it warmed up - it was like a totally different trimmer. No knocking, throttles up to max RPM without issue and I noted a major improvement in the torque while trimming. Thank you girl for all you do. Now I only go with Echo or Red Armour and I ordered Red Armour through your site. Just joined your group too!

[@Kenneth-qf9dl]

Hey I enjoy your videos I'm 62 and had to fix my stuff all my life I enjoyed it seems like it was so much simpler we are making things more complicated than the need to be all about money wish wish you luck

[@bobgallerie3694]

I have the same cs-400 saw bought it for $5 from a kid at the scrap yard it was missing the side cover bar and chain. Found a seized saw for $30 so I have a running saw for $35. Used it for 4 hrs yesterday. I reach for this one over my 3 Stihls that i have been using for 30 years.

[@keithvause3733]

In the UK we call that a Flexible Endoscope. Its multi purpose unlike a borescope and can be used in your strimmer or your Beoing 777 engine!

[@briangoldman8209]

I’ve never used canned fuel, nor will I. Love your videos. Endoscope ? I recently had a colonoscopy, I think they used one of those on me, lol.

[@chevy16001]

I saw one of your vids about this... my stihl fs 55 trimmer was barely running on tru fuel... got some e zero with red armor put it in runs great now.

[@stephenharrison87]

The canned fuel is Very easy. Just put it in the truck toolbox and head out to the job. But it does cause small engines to run badly. Excellent video.

[@mattdooley6206]

I been working on a John Deere 332 lawn tractor and I put a new battery in it and air out of the fuel lines and it runs smooth again except it just needs new set of blades and a possibly a new generator on the tractor too but not 100 percent sure changing old batteries on tractors is easy and quick

[@Flies2FLL]

I use Chevron REC 90 in my boat and my pressure washer. Never had any problems. Great video!

[@PatFarrellKTM]

Back in the 1970s, I rode a lot of two stroke motorcycles. They were always setup rich from the factory. You had to break them in, and then tune it properly, just like you say the "30 day carb warrantee".

[@NV..V]

My favorite channel!!!! BTW - The tachometer is $145.00 on Amazon as of 1330 (EST), 25 March 2024

[@terryraymond7984]

your welcome I have learned so much from you about chainsaws, trimmers

[@jimmyowen3977]

When will people learn to quit buy that premixed stuff. I learned my lesson because of you. Went and pulled mine that had quit running out of storage and dumped the premixed and filled it with the stuff that I mixed and they ran again.

[@TIREDOFEVIL]

Ok girl, you convinced me, going to try the Red Armor oil, thanks.

[@Matt_justlikethat]

Great video, tried 1 bottle of Stihl can fuel when it was first introduced by Stihl. Last time…. About the 93 octane, I clean out the remains of whatever in the van gas tank before the 93 starts flowing, use stihl synthetic oil an ethanol stabilizer. It’s an original 290 Farm Boss, just meant for cutting wood. Thanks

[@pirep777]

Changed to your mix 2 years ago. Equipment is running great!!!

[@gregritter5883]

I’m here over and over and over again

[@WillamWeaver]

Thanks saved me lots of time and money

[@KMcF]

Thanks for the Aspen comment. I was going to ask your thoughts on it.

[@MCTeck]

My local home depot has stopped selling engineered fuel, Huntington Beach California. They stopped selling 4 stroke fuel first ,then the 2 stroke fuel. The last of what they had, was for sale on the clearance shelf.

[@TsYahoo143]

You rock....thank you ,you have helped me keep my baby engines out of the shop. Your awesome 😊

[@brianworley7705]

Hello Bre, Thank you for the link to the endoscope. My wife and i purchased one here a few months back and it has been used a lot. Not so much on small engines, but lots of things to have visibility into places my eye can't get to to see. I likely don't use it as often as you, but for an experienced homeowner, it is used quite often. I have been pleasantly surprised at how useful it is. Thank you again for the tips and the tools you use.

[@lrich8181]

I always add about an oz of Marvel Mystery Oil per gal to my lawn equipment. It lubes the internals and is a good fuel stabilizer.

[@MegaSchlabber]

I can comfirmed it i have a rental buisness for Small Enginges and we only used Aspen 2 or 4 its work perfectly

[@markk3652]

I appreciate this video. I switched over to the canned fuel for off season storage upon Steve’s small engine saloon recommendation. I’ve noticed that my weed trimmer just doesn’t want to sing at the top of its voice anymore. I’ll give the red armor a try, I’ve been using the cheap super tech two cycle oil during mowing season and it seems to have made no difference.

[@KennethMartinez-g2o]

Finally got a new speed 400 head, for my echo trimmer. I also greased it up way over due, thanks for the great advice.

[@richardsmith7636]

Maybe you mentioned it and I missed it, but I'm curious if you have had any success adjusting a saw that runs poorly on the canned fuel, or does it continue to run poorly even after you perform your magic? I'll be 70 this year with a ton of expert level mechanical background, and I absolutely love your advice. There's always something new to be learned. You truly do rock and your advice is priceless. Keep up the great work.

[@OutdoorswithJRonnie]

You have definitely diagnosed this problem many times

[@watregames1498]

I have a Husqvarna 120 chain saw and after using it twice I couldn't get it started again. Checked the plug, prime, spark but nothing worked. By the end of the summer I'd decided the reviews on this saw being hard to start must have been true and I should have listened to them. After watching one of your videos on the engineered fuel (I was using True Fuel) I mixed up a can of regular gas with some good oil and it started on the first pull. It starts every time now without fail. Every time without any other changes.

[@General-Eclectic]

Huge convenience chain in S. E. PA (WAWA for those who are interested) recently started carrying e0 in many locations. 89 octane $3.89 last time I bought some. Works soooooo good!

[@BearE9090]

Great simple fix. I stay away from premixed because of all the problems I've heard.

[@Isadore123L]

I've come to have total trust in Bre's advice on her channel. Just as a case in point about her sincerity when endorsing products, you can find an interesting video from Steve's Small Engine Saloon done in OCT 2021 that absolutely agrees with Bre about Red Armor Mix Oil. Steve's video tested the marketing claim about Red Armor helping clean carbon deposits by showing two tanks of fuel with Red Armor run thru a carboned-up, Stihl, leaf blower. It actually went from having a spark arrestor screen near entirely plugged with carbon to being very clean after.

[@BillDivyak]

another fine informative presentation; gives everyone something to think about. Have an Echo CS 400 for about 7 years now. Best saw ever, for me, after I dumped stihl, their MS 390 was a SUPER Dud. I feel that all saws have to be adjusted for their area and fuel, Echo realized this with the 30 day carb adjustment warranty. Keep the quality presentations going, appreciate you doing this!

[@camerontyson5347]

I bought three gallon sized containers of Stihl 50:1 for a new Stihl MS251 chainsaw in January. Bought a echo SRM225 last week threw some of the Stihl 50:1 in it and it was brand new container. Between three people couldn’t get the weed eater started we tried for hours. Pulled the plug the fuel had water in it swapped with TruFuel I had in my rv that was sitting in storage and it started right up.

[@trytondude]

Watched a previous video of yoirs regarding this fuel and determined that is why my my Stihl FS91R wouldn't start. It now runs better than ever with pump gas. The reason I own the Stihl in the first place is I had. Husqvarna that always was bogging down so I dold it. I now realize there was likely nothing wrong with the Husqvarna either but it was also that fuel. Thank you for this.

[@Jamwcjconn]

I have always mixed my own fuel 50:1 93 octane and I treat the fuel for storage, never had a problem

[@JFF261]

I've been buying Blue Planet Ethanol free gas for 3 year's or more now and have had Zero problem's. It's sold at Holiday Gas Station's which are now changing their name to Circle K station's. l add Stabil when it won't be used fast like in Winter and always add Marvel Mystery oil for top end and valve lubrication. I bought the Borescope on your recommendation and got the 4th of July edition when they were on sale. Keep up the good work Bre.

[@Greg-pt7ur]

Thanks for the heads up for the borescope. I have use it a bunch on my several toys to assure they are really clean.

[@berkleyman1]

All I use is premium ethanol free gas from a dedicated pump and Husqvarna XP or Echo Red Armor oil and no problems. I like the bottled octane boost to keep you at peak performance. Not sure if it is liebfraumilch or an equivalent. Happy tuning.

[@richardstewart2680]

YOU DO A GREAT JOB 👍 😊😊KEEP THESE COMMING!!!!!😊😊😊😊❤❤

[@leethompson7290]

Congratulations on your amount of viewers, wow that's a lot!

[@bryanhebert9328]

I love your videos. I always mix my own fuel

[@davidberry1379]

I'm having a little trouble understanding the problem with canned fuel..The canned fuel I use is high octane, no ethanol....the engines seem to love it and it does not eat up fuel lines. Have you ever had an analysis done to determine what exactly the problem is with some canned fuel? Love you site!!!

[@mjohnsongreen]

Whenever I have someone bring me a motor, first thing I do is dump the gas into an extra fuel jug I have for "whatever fuels", then add some ethanol free pump gas. I have never had good luck with any of the canned fuels in any of my equipment. By doing that, it also ensures I am dealing with fresh fuel as well.

[@Wootangtw]

Thanks lady…

[@dannygreene2414]

There is a QT store near me that carries the no ethanol gas…. Not only that it has its own pump too! No having to the car first. So I like that actually use that in my car also anyway. Did my yard work yesterday for the first time this season and everything ran great…😊

[@kb9ndb]

love my cs400, run red armor in it and always drain the fuel when im using it

[@williamsalmons3398]

Love your channel and this is a bit off topic. I have Husqvarna 128LD that I bought from a neighbor. It ran well until it didn’t. I’ve tried a cheep carb and an OEM carb to no avail. Will not run smooth. New plug and fuel line and filter. Checked all the boxes, I got nothing. I have another Echo that I’ve had for 6 years and the only thing I changed is a plug and primer bulb. Heading out to get another Echo, could have saved myself some money and aggravation. Husqvarna’s are just junk! Thanks for reading my rant….

[@Barbarra63297]

A guy who was cutting trees and brush on my property told me to use the pre-mix for my chainsaw. I didn't do it. It's no great burden to mix my own and my saw runs great even if I haven't used it in a while. Convenience isn't always the best way.

[@user-JamesLacy]

I have never used premixed gas. It does cost to much for my part. I'll just keep mixing my own, Thanks for the heads up. Keep up the good work info.

[@erlandjohansson6444]

Here in Sweden Aspenfuel is the best we can buy. They even have exelent two stroke and two stroke outbord mixoil. And they have racing fuels up to about 100 octan ron. But we have to adjust the mixture if we change between aspen and pump gas. Aspen runs richer than our pump gas.

[@wilfor03]

Quite an eye opener about that fuel, and thank you for sharing

[@human1513]

Yes Aspen 2 works great as does Gulf (blue and orange can) for me. I have had bad cans of Trufuel so avoid it like the plague. It would not let the engine rev out.

[@Bob-tk2uv]

I only use premium pump gas and add ethanol shield

[@bhgardeners]

I was going to ask about ASPEN which we have in the UK,I was relieved that you endorsed it because I always have recommended it to the older people who buy the odd machine from me, they will not need a great deal and it avoids them making mixing errors and I have always liked the results when using it. I do not think that we have alternatives to Aspen in the Uk. Obviously for commercial users ASPEN is way too expensive. Great Channel.....Awsome is the word!

[@paulbowers4511]

Hey young girlfriend I'm 78 years old I enjoy listening to you cuz you're you got a good heart and you tell everybody what you believe in and I like what you say and you're not going to take it from nobody I'll talk to you later keep up the good work bye

[@motordiverse1276]

Hey!You very to articulate and get to the point. I am very pleased with you videos and helpful advices. I only use Aspen gasoline...but in Sweden I get it to a lill better price than in Norway. It is Swedish gasoline with superb storange capacity...that means you can store it several years. Even heard they say 6 years...but I would not store it more than let say three years. But than again for most peoples...that is not actuel... because...do we not spend a five litres can...when doing sawing... and buy new one next time ! 🙂