• 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

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Ethanol Fuel in '14 TXC

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AndrewRex

Husqvarna
A Class
I'm sure this topic has been covered but, what are the recommendations for using ethanol blend fuel for my '14 TXC 310. Non-ethanol gas is getting harder and harder to find locally and I can get 93 octane in the ethanol blend but the best I can get in non-ethanol is 91. If the ethanol blend want hurt my bike I may just start using it for the higher octane value.
My owners manual make no mention of ethanol blend fuel.
Thanks, Rex
 
I travelled CA to Wisconsin with my 310 recently riding each day as I could and much of the premium has ethanol up to 10%. So much corn from Nebraska through Wisconsin it's no wonder. In any case there is no issue as far as I'm concerned. Many locally had issues with gas tanks deforming on our Ducati Sport Classics with plastic tanks and blamed it on ethanol. My tank never has any issues and tends to sit unridden for weeks with fuel in the tank. I know some just run race fuel trying to circumvent any issues. I don't have that luxury so don't sweat it. No signs of issues for me using pump gas wherever I am. I try and avoid the really dirty pumps and service stations though as it's a sign they may not have cleaned or maintained their tanks which may be contaminated or leaking.
 
I use up to 10% ethanol gas as really that's all we have from the pump. Short term no problems, but because ethanol attracts moisture it should not be left in the tank or your fuel system for long. There are products that you may add to your gas that prevent the ethanol from attracting the moisture. Stabil, Lucas & Star-Tron all have products to meet your need concerning ethanol.

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Agree with Bad moto, ethanol is hydroscopic, use a combined fuel stabilzer and fuel injection cleaner at least once every 2-3 months. If in a humid area increase the frequency.
 
Thanks guys, I've been using Sta-Bil regular fuel stabilizer in my gas cans when I fill them up with the non-ethanol stuff and never had a problem. The gas may sit in the cans for a couple months but, I've never tried it with the ethanol blend. I live in south Louisiana so humidity is a big problem but, I think I'm going to give it a try.
I used the ethanol blends in '12 Ducati Monster without any problems but, it only had about a 90-100 mile range on a tank of gas so, it didn't sit in the tank long before fresh gas was put in. Rex
 
We have been on E10 for well over a decade - and I have to say I have seen zero issues over the long haul. The only thing I dont run E10 in is my boat, since it can often sit all season with a tank of fuel. Everything else seems frequent use and likewise zero issues.

I am not a fan by any means...but I certainly wont drive an extra mile to avoid the E10.

For those that must find 100 gas, check the stations near lakes. Generally, most lake area gas have state exemptions on at loeast one grade of fuel (usually the highest octane).
 
Never had issues with e-10 either (~10%) unless my bikes sit in the garage ... But when they do sit, the CARB will get blocked big-time ...

No fan of the stuff but if it helps American farmers, I'm down with it ...
 
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