I think it has more to do with going to higher and higher efficiency and compression designs. Some have had teething issues. Best idea is not to take a first generation of a new design.Noticed that GM, Toyota and a number of other manufacturers are having engines grenade, and this seems to correspond to a switch in oil to 0W-20 oil from previous 5W-20 (although some reports have manufacturers running 5W-20 in the same engines overseas.). Anybody have insights into this? Coincidence or correlation?
New suggestion for you....Still going strong at almost 220,000 miles…
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Ethanol for carborated engines is garbage. It turns to goo if it sits too long. I use ethanol-free gas on my quads, chainsaw, generator, and pressure washer.I have seen a few of these pumps offering 88 octane which is E-15. Looks like this might become more common:
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The Feds Plan To Start Diluting Gasoline This May: Explained
Here's what the "E15 Fuel Waiver" means, and everything you need to know about ethanol in gasoline to buy the right fuel for your machine.www.thedrive.com