What Fuel do you guys run?
02-16-2017, 06:20 PM
#11
Senior Member
I just find it funny regarding alcohol... back in the days when carbureted engines ruled, there was a bottle of stuff you could buy for a buck or so to get rid of water in the fuel tank. HEET. Do any of you remember that?
I was basically a bottle of alcohol, lol.
Glad to hear it sounds like it's nothing to be concerned about
02-16-2017, 06:23 PM
#12
I'm curious as to why he would think your fuel is the cause. In over 40 years of working with auto and motorcycle engines I've never heard that.
Water is a normal byproduct of internal combustion. Regardless of what gas you use, some will work it's way into the crankcase regardless. When your engine reaches normal operating temperatures, the water evaporates.
Barring any physical defects (head/intake gaskets, cracked block, etc.) it's most likely you simply are not getting your engine up to normal temperature for an extended period, and the moisture accumulates over time rather than being burned off. You usually see evidence of this around your oil filler tube or on the bottom of the filler cap. If your oil is actually milky, something is definitely wrong.
As for what fuel, I run 87 octane from wherever. If you're engine is stock, anything over that is a waste of money, and could even degrade your catalytic converter.
Water is a normal byproduct of internal combustion. Regardless of what gas you use, some will work it's way into the crankcase regardless. When your engine reaches normal operating temperatures, the water evaporates.
Barring any physical defects (head/intake gaskets, cracked block, etc.) it's most likely you simply are not getting your engine up to normal temperature for an extended period, and the moisture accumulates over time rather than being burned off. You usually see evidence of this around your oil filler tube or on the bottom of the filler cap. If your oil is actually milky, something is definitely wrong.
As for what fuel, I run 87 octane from wherever. If you're engine is stock, anything over that is a waste of money, and could even degrade your catalytic converter.
02-16-2017, 06:32 PM
#13
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Thread Starter
Yea, that would likely cause some milky sludge in your cap and filler... take her out and give her some love once in awhile and let her stretch her legs!
I just find it funny regarding alcohol... back in the days when carbureted engines ruled, there was a bottle of stuff you could buy for a buck or so to get rid of water in the fuel tank. HEET. Do any of you remember that?
I was basically a bottle of alcohol, lol.
Glad to hear it sounds like it's nothing to be concerned about
I just find it funny regarding alcohol... back in the days when carbureted engines ruled, there was a bottle of stuff you could buy for a buck or so to get rid of water in the fuel tank. HEET. Do any of you remember that?
I was basically a bottle of alcohol, lol.
Glad to hear it sounds like it's nothing to be concerned about
02-16-2017, 07:09 PM
#14
Senior Member
That would mean your engine is not stock. I believe I covered that.
I just thought it was ironic as alcohol is used to disperse/breakup water if it actually gets in the fuel tank. Maybe it's just my twisted sense of humor...
02-16-2017, 07:33 PM
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02-16-2017, 07:36 PM
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02-16-2017, 07:46 PM
#18
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Thread Starter
Lol never thought about that. I hate to let my engine idle cold though. I can just drive a little more before work but after I have to go straight home to be dad while momma goes to work. Maybe invest in 2 new car seats and take the kids for a ride? Lol I'm not switching car seats twice a day.
02-16-2017, 07:56 PM
#19
Senior Member
I will have to admit though that I have a remote start and on really really cold morning when I don't want to scrape ice.... but shame on me!
02-16-2017, 07:57 PM
#20
Senior Member
I could say the same and be just as wrong?
No worries.
Just buy extra car seats!
No worries.
Lol never thought about that. I hate to let my engine idle cold though. I can just drive a little more before work but after I have to go straight home to be dad while momma goes to work. Maybe invest in 2 new car seats and take the kids for a ride? Lol I'm not switching car seats twice a day.