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hotrod150 wrote:I have had real good luck running 87 (and some 92) octane ethanol-free unleaded mogas in an O200, a C145, and now an O320. Right around 2300 hours or so total with no problems attributable to the fuel. No plug fouling from so-called "low lead" avgas either. You gotta remember that airplane engines aren't really "high performance" compared to souped-up cars motorcycles & snowmobiles-- the 150 hp O-320 in my airplane is only 7:1 compression, hotrodded to 160hp it's still only 8.5:1.
But different strokes for different folks- if you feel that you don't get satisfactory results with mogas, then by all means stick to 100LL.
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Although I haven't compared prices in the last month, I have always saved at least $1.00 per gallon and as much as $1.50 with 92 mogas.
Saving $1.00 per gallon on a 13 gal per hr/1500hr TBO motor leaves $19,500.00 in by bank account.
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Wish I could find ethanol free mogas around here
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Thu Nov 01, 2012 10:12 am
Terry wrote:..... I have always saved at least $1.00 per gallon and as much as $1.50 with 92 mogas. Saving $1.00 per gallon on a 13 gal per hr/1500hr TBO motor leaves $19,500.00 in by bank account.
Avgas at my home field (not the cheapest nor the most expensive around) is $6.25, but I'm paying $4 at the local Cenex (aka Co-op) for 87 octane mogas. Even at only a $2 savings, 8 gph = $16/hour saved. $32K saved over the 2000 hour life of the engine oughta cover a major overhaul as well as some repairs (flat cylinders, etc) along the way.
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I am currently getting 88 octane ethanol free auto fuel from a distributor in woods cross, ut for 3.86 per gallon. The current 100ll prices at my home base KSLC are 6.42 per gallon. The difference of 2.50 a gallon saves me about $6k per year in fuel.... or $150 per fillup.
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I looked at last months bill, 92 non ethanal averaged for the month was $3.91.
Almost $2.00 a gallon cheaper than 100ll at my field.
Throw in a little MMO to keep the fuel bladders lubed.
Never thought I would be excited about paying "only" $3.91.
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robw56 wrote:Wish I could find ethanol free mogas around here
Me too, I never seam to be able to find the places I'm flying. I haven't found any around south Houston. If someone knows a place please let me know!
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Thu Nov 01, 2012 12:37 pm
jrollf wrote:robw56 wrote:Wish I could find ethanol free mogas around here
Me too, I never seam to be able to find the places I'm flying. I haven't found any around south Houston. If someone knows a place please let me know!
I'm not sure if you've seen this site. It lists non ethanol mogas stations across the country...
http://pure-gas.org/
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