Quickest Way To Test Your Gasoline For Ethanol

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[@m998hmmwv7]

Awesome video.. Thank you..

[@FixItYourself]

Thanks Steve you're the best. Thanks for showing us who didn't know that. Always learning.

[@simonmorris8651]

Great work as ever Steve 👍. A half a beer job?

[@sorinankitt]

Siphon the gas off the water with a tube makes it a lot easier and safer

[@mopman675]

I have a deal for you Steve, how does one property lift a riding mower

[@MKrebs-kl7ud]

As a science teacher (chem, physics, earth, space), Steve, you are a scientist- maybe not a professional BUT you are experimenting, and HIGHLY skeptical and GREAT at publishing! So, rock on Garth! One rule in the lab, NO eating or drinking- gas for beer 😂. Little Johnny was a chemist, Johnny is no more, What he thought was H2O, was H2SO4.

[@alleng9681]

Your education of us people that don’t know things we need is priceless thank you Steve

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@RTD1947]

I have been taking the ethanol out of my gas for years. Absolutely works!!! Hint put a little food coloring in the water and will help you see when all the ethanol and water is out of the gas. And, use 90+ gas because you will lose octane removing the ethanol!!

[@marcosmota1094]

Dude, I was racking my brain as to where to get non-ethanol! Thank you!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Very welcome!

[@zeeb696]

Avgas (LL100) from small airports. Has lead in it though. There’s a local gas station that sells R90, that’s recreational 90 octane ethanol free gasoline. Also a station that sells Sunoco race gas but it’s leaded with a sign on the pump for off road use only but hot Rodders around her pull in and fill their hot rods up.

[@johncollins8304]

Trouble is, these vids are so instructive and entertaining you stop me from doing any actual work myself!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

LOL! Right on Johnny...

[@jvrzoso]

You can also put food coloring in the water, the coloring won’t transfer to the gas

[@ehsnils]

Some might some might not. It could be a nice joke on someone if it transfers to the gas.

[@bigmoustacheal3295]

Simply a very good video. I'm heading to the shop right now to make some primo fuel! Amazing! Thanks Steve 😊

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Go for it!

[@richardanderson6874]

Professor Steve, you have illuminated with brilliance another common conundrum. Cheers!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@texasvet54]

A few years ago, before my local Walmart started selling ethanol-free gas, I made my own. I took a 5 gal gas can and cut a hole in the bottom and connected a 1 1/2” clear pool tubing hose to it. I then added 8 ounces of water to the gas, shook it up a little and then watched the ethanol separate. I opened the valve at the bottom of the 2 foot long tubing and let the water and ethanol drain out.

[@kerrygibbs8198]

Heck yeah thumbs up to another of Steve’s videos that I learned something from!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@harveytr7106]

I’m watching this thinking “(very nearly) all fuel in the UK is 5% ethanol” so I won’t need this and then I got to the end to discover that this is a really simple way to make ethanol free fuel- much cheaper than buying it!!! Well done in the truly international recovery at the end too- it’s “petrol” ;)

[@frankfromupstateny3796]

Smart,....just learned how to do "differential diagnosis" on fuel...in college this would have taken a full semester.

[@111000100101001]

…and you’d still not understand it. Steve is a great teacher of useful things!

[@tonydeleo3642]

Great tip. I label all my fuel cans and included the date I purchased the fuel to I can rotate the older fuel into a larger machine (tractor, car).

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great job!

[@fookingsog]

I've seen this done with food coloring added to the water before the separation process!!!...Clearly visible the demarcation line!!!😁👍🏻

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Interesting!

[@staind288]

I hear that since the water is mixed into the alcohol, the Mr funnel allows it to flow through

[@kbjerke]

Good video, Steve! Thanks! And for those who really, really want to reclaim every little precious *drop* of gasoline, simply strain the dregs through a real chamois rag. Bush pilots and mechanics have been using this trick to remove water from "questionable" fuel for almost a century now.

[@cravenmoorehead5636]

I like Mr. Dactayl an awful lot but you are frickin awesome Steve. Slowly becoming my favorite teacher and channel. Only wish you had the time to make more videos.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@Gordon_L]

Ethanol is 100 octane and is often used as an octane booster so if you remove the ethanol you might need to look for a non ethanol octane booster to restore the octane rating back to what it was before .

[@philosborn1840]

Gordon L, I was thinking the same thing about the ethanol having something to do with octane. Removing it might not be such a bright idea.🇨🇦

[@romper4444]

Ethanol is only used to artificially raise the octane in a gas like petro/Sunoco ultra 94, they add it to their prem 91 to raise it to 94 as far as I know. Latest news on shell 91 v-power, it's no longer ethanol free, they are in the middle of transitioning all stations over. You may notice some pumps showing stickers now. This has only been "semi confirmed" by a rep inside shell corporation. Need to do more research. Just BEWARE!

[@johnnygilchrist6960]

I'm thinking the octane is more than 100, I remember granny filled their old truck with pure white lightning and Jethro entered it in a race and lapped everybody for the win lol

[@JCunningham21]

@@johnnygilchrist6960 e85 is 104-109

[@blakeirvin3011]

Wouldn’t have known it affected the octane at all! This is why I watch these videos AND read the comments!! Thank you, four years after you probably even thought about this video!

[@robbiemustian8460]

Could you calculate” your ethanol percentage by dividing your beginning measurement (3”) by your second measurement, in this case 3.25 inches. This would calculate to just over 8% which is within tolerance for ethanol in fuel. Just curious how close it would come to the results on the gage. RM

[@kammer007]

I don’t know about other Canadian provinces but in Saskatchewan the premium gasoline refined at the Co-op refinery in Regina does not contain ethanol. The reason is the Saskatchewan government mandated all gasoline sold in the province had to be blended with 5% ethanol. The refinery didn’t want to install the ethanol injection equipment on both grades of gasoline (Reg and Premium) they sell off the rack so they made a deal with the government of the day. They would blend the regular line with 10% of ethanol. This way most of the gas sold here has a higher content than the mandate. Regular is 10%. Mid grade is 5% (half and half usually mixed right the pump) and premium is thankfully 0%. Once more great video Steve. Love to have a barley pop with you! Peace!

[@Glide1992]

Been running my lawn mowers and leaf blowers on 87 octane (10% ethanol) for decades, run fine, last a long time. 14 years on 22 hp Briggs.

[@CLS2086]

Thanks a lot for the tip to kick ethanol from the fuel ! Here in France, a can of 1 gallon of special non-ethanol unleaded gazoline for little engine is about .... $25 ! while 1 liter (0.25 gallon) of gazoline for car with 5% of ethanol is $2 in December 2021.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@happyscar4978]

Great video Steve! Folks have noted and are correct in the comments that the remaining fuel after ethanol/water mixture is removed will have a lower octane rating than it would otherwise have. I seriously doubt that most home power equipment would be sensitive to the reduction in octane (remember octane is knock resistance and not energy content) that results but it may be wise to pay close attention to the performance of said engines on the “home brew” ethanol free fuel. Thanks again!

[@ronpost587]

Love your channel Steve. You not only educate people but you make it entertaining.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@thomasmcnab5068]

Hi Steve... Didn't know that trick!...Tks for sharing...Great channel brother!....Take care!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad to help

[@doughorde8799]

Woot woot I am like number 1000 on this video. Love watching your channel. Thanks for many great tips.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

[@butler386]

Excellent technique. Thanks for the tips.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Very welcome!

[@dancingcallingcard]

You are a scientist of small engines! You are our small engine God!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

WOW! Thank You...

[@jackking4574]

Steve I never knew how to test to see if there's ethonal in my gas. Thanks for tip!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@libertyman3729]

Thanks Steve nothing wrong with learning something.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You got that right!

[@ghibliinu6616]

Mr. Steve dropping science on us!

[@joesinakandid528]

Steve - the ""unnamed manufacturer :~) " of those clear bottles includes a screw off (or tap on) enclosures for the tops. Remove cap, drill (or ice pick punch) 2 holes in the cap - one, larger, in the middle and one, a little smaller, on the edge just inside the glass bottle neck. The cap 'lip' below the center hole helps retain water/alcohol during the careful pour and the oriented to the top (smaller) hole allows air back into the bottle. - Joe -

[@Kokoras1980]

I love ❤️ Stihl friend 👏 bravo from florina Greece and Western Macedonian

[@Johadart]

I like a man that can have a beer while making a video, awesome job mate, keep up the good work🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thanks, will do!

[@CALVINLNIKONT]

When you overload Ethanol fuel with water, a process called "phase Separation" occurs and it causes the water in Ethanol fuel to separate from the alcohol molecule and drop to the bottom because water is heavier than alcohol. The remaining pure alcohol has less octane than the Ethanol mixture.

[@joesinakandid528]

CALVIN - your last sentence should read "The remaining pure GASOLINE has ..." - Joe -

[@jamescox7007]

Steve, what a great informative video. Being a father with a 10 year old son that asks why I winterized the lawnmower, whipper snipper and generator at camp. I explain the effects of ethanol on stored equipment during winter months. Now I can show him how much ethanol is in regular gas compared to premium. Keep up the great work.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@corydriver7634]

Awesome stuff Scientist Steve! I’m headed out to the shop right now to give this a try. Thanks for the American conversions also.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Have fun!

[@dj5752]

Another great video. When I do this for my small engine equipment I place a battery operated fuel transfer tool and remove the water from the bottom and before I put the ethanol free fuel into my mower tank or other equipment I pour it through a Mr. Funnel just in-case any water still remains.

[@rltkktlr]

Super video! Thanks. Very well explained. And the funny thing is anytime a beer bottle is used as a prop I remember all!! 3 oz water, 9 oz beer, shake, 1/4” hi equals 10% ethanol! Great job take care!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...and Thank You...

[@ChuckisOutside]

You make great videos Steve. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

[@efrenvenegas5074]

Does sta-bil 360 works keeps the gas in the gas tank fresh ethanol shield fuel stabilizer works too in can you put it on a 2cycle

[@PinBall3]

FYI Removing the ethanol from the premium will in the process lower the octane to the equivalent of regular gas.

[@m998hmmwv7]

That's very interesting. So does regular gas contain ethanol?

[@PinBall3]

@@m998hmmwv7 All Gas is Assumed to contain Ethanol. Just do what Steve Showed here Will Reveal if it`s Present. Unless you buy from a >> Pure-gas.org

[@POOKIE5592]

M 998 HMMWV Most does. You can find it without ethanol.

[@m998hmmwv7]

@@POOKIE5592 I'm in NY state I haven't seen any ethanol free gasoline. I will keep checking thank you..

[@POOKIE5592]

M 998 HMMWV Go on Google and go to the Puregas site. It will aid your search.

[@zeeb696]

Great video, I knew this already but now millions more know. Would like to see someone make a video on how to put a decompression valve on a jonsered 920. I’ve seen men start these things on KZbin. I’ve done it once but what a job!

[@davidbabcock1231]

You never cease to amaze me Steve, yet another amazing video from an amazing mechanic. I wish I lived closer to you. You would get all of my business. Or maybe you could show me a little bit about small engines and how to diagnose some frequent problems they have. That would defiantly be amazing. But I live no where near where you are, which is why I love all of your videos. I can’t be there to be taught so I try to learn as much as I possibly can from your videos. They never get old and like I have said many many times before I absolutely love every single one I have watched. Keep the great videos coming Steve and I’ll keep watching

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

WOW! Thank You...

[@davidbabcock1231]

No thank you Steve, your videos really inspire me to want to learn to work on small engines

[@kenthompson6539]

Can you freeze it after the mixing and that would mean no warmer in petrol when you pour it out.

[@peachsncream5808]

In Australia we get petrol in 91 95 and 98 octane witch one is better to use in my 2strok wipper snipper/weed eater chainsaw if it matters at all .i only by fuel/gas’s from Caltex/ BP/or shell petrol stations..as the difference in the way my vehicle’s from the cheap petrol stations is dramatic.

[@thomasgregory8941]

Thank you. Often thought there was a way to test.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad to help

[@saplays8473]

could you use that water separator filter to pour the gasoline through that you did a video on earlier?

[@Gunner1972]

can you do this with 2 stroke mix gas as well?

[@romeoramos6650]

wow, what a simple test. great and for that I will subscribe

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Awesome, thank you!

[@ryanbruner8928]

Thanks,Scientist Steve,you are helpful,and crack me up!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Ryan!

[@rtkville]

Double thumbs up!! Now, how to do 5 or even 1 gallon at a time ??? Thanks Steve, good show!

[@MrGr8golf]

Thanks, Steve. I was one of the ones that didn't know that tip. This will come in handy.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad to help

[@wildefox1478]

Pretty cool Steve, thanks for sharing!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

My pleasure

[@mirage1500]

Thanks Steve, But what's the problem with ethanol in petrol ?

[@Ron-ds2ob]

Hey Steve, I miss when you used to tell us what beer this repair is brought to us by, and also how many beers it should take to complete the repair. Ahh, the good ole' days.

[@bobwayne911]

Yep-

[@larryscarry411]

Now he's bought by all the companies that back him lol

[@spks-nj7kl]

I always found that when I do jobs I get through a lot more beers than Steve suggests.

[@benjaminchavez9039]

Great Steve like always but what you will recommend buying the mix gas $$$ or the small bottle mix and mixed whit primo gas??? Cheers

[@jayeff3196]

Great Video Steve.....🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thanks 👍

[@BrendonHoppy]

Well done with keeping the world happy with the clever measure❤ thanks Steve, from a metric mind

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@MegaTapdog]

Thanks Steve, darn ethanol destroyed the gaskets in my ‘74 cj5 carb and i have to have 2 gas caps for my chainsaw because the ethanol makes them swell up so bad i have to use a wrench, if i leave them off they eventually shrink but it’s a pain in the keyster.

[@luist8868]

Excellent! Very useful information!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@Methodical2]

Can this test be done if you’ve added Sta-bil to the gas? I just watched a video where the guy used dye to distinguish the gas from the water in the gas. He then drained the ethanol and water from the gas. This was very helpful. Thanks…

[@jimdevoe8364]

Steve, you are scientist. You do have a few empty ones around and we love that. Keep on keeping on.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thanks, will do!

[@elw6566]

Steve, can you use that Mr Funnel that removes water or will the ethanol mix back with the gas???

[@davidhaywood9071]

Will the Mr. Funnel remove the water and ethanol mixture from your gas or will it allow the alcohol to flow through?

[@timothyshanley1132]

Steve your a mad genius

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@slingshoter8783]

what is the octane in it after you took the ethanol out 60? and how do you get the octane backup so it burns right? of course without ethanol added back in it.

[@mbtadhl]

Well done..great job my friend.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@RichGotFish]

Question. If you pour the gas, water, and ethanol mix through one of those water separating funnels, will the water and ethanol remain in the funnel?

[@joe-fix-it9046]

What if you ran that thru the Mr. funnel? Do you believe it would come out as ethanol free gas? If it works my thought is it would better eliminate the chance of accidentally pouring water back into your container.

[@isolinear9836]

Yes, you are a real scientist - someone who uses observation to inform the scientific method - and you're a better scientist than half the "scientists" I've come across on college campuses (though not recently, since I've assiduously avoided college campus losers these days).

[@professionalidiots101]

Nice one Dr Steve 👍👍

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thanks 👍

[@dougharlow6037]

Great video. Question - what if the gasoline your testing has STA-BIL 22264 360 Protection mix in it? Will this still work?

[@sldulin]

Hey Steve, you know I bet a whole lot of your subscribers have log splitters and so have to do their own maintenance on hydraulic systems. Have you considered branching out into basic hydraulics problems and maintenance? ... you have such a great way of explaining things.

[@maintenancebynathan2150]

Yes and stump grinders too! Thanks. Great job like always.

[@mattwaters6987]

Awesome Steve! Thanks for sharing this! 👍

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@rapunzeleh546]

different topic but sort of along the 'how to' lines... if you have a honda clone generator or pump or whatever, how do you know what it's a clone OF? i live about an an hour from a small town, with limited stores, so i have to order stuff like gaskets etc online.. like to keep them on hand, but how can you order them if you don't what you're ordering?? the pic might look the same, but how do you know for sure?

[@jeffhartmann2469]

Nice video..you do a very good job of explaining things.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

I appreciate that!

[@OutBackSmallEngine]

What’s left in the bottle is Miller Lite 😂🤣

[@edwindude9893]

Yes....dog piss.

[@bigbob16]

true ! 😂😂😂

[@jamescox7007]

Water, Miller Lite same difference.

[@WIBeek]

Way more alcohol.

[@thomschall8973]

Or Coors Lite. Same as except!

[@stanleygavin9903]

As always, you do an excellent job of demonstrating and explaining. Thanks so much!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@drmautz]

Thanks for the video. Would that water separating funnel you showed us a while back have worked to take the water and ethanol out?

[@joemccarthywascorrect6240]

Pour it through a Mr Funnel - those work great!

[@patodwyer721]

Nice one Steve👍

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thanks 👍

[@randymyers6310]

Can you use the Mr. Funnel now to get the ethanol out after doing this test?

[@programmingchicago]

Where do you dispose of the ethanol? Around here, there are no stations without ethanol, so I am going to try and remove the water and have only gas for the coming winter, and maybe summer if all goes well. Thanks in advance.

[@gregrichard9192]

Great job once more Steve What would I do without your channel. I really do enjoy your videos and learn alot. Keep up the good work. Also like how you top off the videos with a beer

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Awesome, thank you!

[@riitaalin]

I watched your old STA-BIL Video from 2 years ago.lol I use it year round in the old JD212 /Echo weed eater & The Honda Civic. The weed eater gets super fuel from the cans but the rest get reg 87 octane with ethonol.🇺🇸 Sta-bil is cheaper in the long run & I use the savings for 🍺Beers. 👍👍thanks Steve again🍺🍺🍻

[@BrucesShop]

I absolutely love these videos. Thanks Steve. i have a very similar tester and i use it every time I buy fuel. Winter is coming and the CO-OP may add ethanol to my 87 octane which is ethanol free right now. (Alberta) .

[@manueljr.delafuente6753]

Love watching your videos. I always learn something.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad to hear it!

[@alanpaige9192]

I didn’t know that I was getting rid of ethanol every time I get water in my tank and pump it out. Neato thanks for the great video

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Happy to help!

[@1notgilty]

Thanks Steve - I had never seen this trick before. Now I know how to do it. Cheers!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad to help

[@craighellberg4366]

So for running a small engine like a chainsaw is it better to use a 91 octane with ethanol or an ethanol free at 85 octane? In a small two cycle engine does the octane really matter? I live in California and it is hard to find ethanol free gas. Thank you for your help.

[@davidhaywood9071]

Steve, have you heard of a problem with Honda 190 cc engines? I have a Husqvarna lawnmower with a that engine. It will run fine for about 20-30 minutes and then it starts surging, then the rpm’s drop most of the time backfiring through the carburetor and blowing the air filter completely off the machine. It’s been in the repair shop( several) 5 times. They can’t find what’s wrong. I bought a new machine.

[@davidbabcock1231]

So Steve if I wanted to make my own ethanol free gas I would have to use the ratio one part water to three parts gas?? Will it not work the same if you just added some water to some gas without using a ratio?? Also I was told that when you make ethanol free gas that it lowers the octane. Should I use octane booster in it when I make the ethanol free gas??

[@ededmund5685]

WOW GOOD VIDEO THANKS Ed Loretto Ontario Canada

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@charlescoker7752]

Read ethanol raises the octane level of gas. What effect, or affect will running a lower octane gas have on a lawn mower engine?

[@rtkville]

Good one Steve, thanks...

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

No worries

[@blairfright9622]

Althou this would be a little Labour intensive , it would be a great way to get rid of the ethanol ! Great job Steve as usual!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thanks 👍

[@BillyBlaze7]

so can you use a water filtering funnel and pour that gas, ethanol, water mixture in it after you shake it up to separate the ethanol and water from the gas ?

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Speaking of gas and additives, why do Tecumseh carburetors go bad if use with fuel system cleaners?

[@WIBeek]

Could you do that trick then use your Mr. Funnel to filter out the water and ethanol?? Doubt it. But that would be awesome...