Hello, New vintage owner in the area here. I didn't realize until I brought the car home that everything in Chicago has ethanol in it. Checked out the map on pure-gas.org, there is literally a hole in Chicago where there are no stations reported that have ethanol-free gas. What do other vintage car owners do around here? Bite the bullet and use the ethanol crap and then be extra careful when storing your cars? (draining your tank etc). Any advice out there? Thanks in advance, Ben
I have been searching for the same thing in the western suburbs. I am going to hunt down a station that claims to have it about 25 miles west of me just to run a tank through. I am also looking into the different Sta-Bil offerings now. I have used the regular Sta-Bil in my 328 and have not had any issues but just want to make sure. They have an ethanol treatment for everday use that is supposed to be good but they still recommend the standard one for long term storage. I really wish the local Shell had the 0% ethanol gas to make this easier. I may have to try out some of the Sunoco 100 octane at the Mobil down the street that I found on Sunoco Race Fuels | Fuel Finder although it still has 9% ethanol.
I use mid grade gas with ethanol in my 328. No problems. Even storing for a few months..Nov to March and the car starts right up in March. Just top off the tank to avoid moisture accumulating, add Sta-Bil if you want and just enjoy the car.
Home Depot sells gas for snow blowers with no additives. I seem to remember it being high ethanol. I think I have a can in the garage. I will have a look. It will be expensive.
The closest straight gas I'm aware of is in Wisconsin, rts 120 & 11, just west of Burlington. Race fuel at the pump is available at several places near the chain of lakes.
This might be of help depending on where you are based and/or where you are headed. Some general aviation aircraft are approved to use automobile gasoline or MOGAS as its known in aviation circles. Aircraft have the same problem using gasoline with ethanol in it so operators who want to use MOGAS must look for it specifically. MOGAS by definition has no ethanol in it. So, you may try fueling up at an airport with MOGAS. Try looking at a site like this: Navzilla -- Airports With Mogas (auto fuel) to find a source. I'd call to confirm the availability. I'm sure the airport manager or FBO (Fixed Based Operator) would have no problem selling you a few gallons. Another option I know less about: look for a marina or harbor that fuels gasoline powered boats. I've been told that the boating world does not like ethanol either. Buena suerte, Lew
DeKalb? I live out this way and there are a few gas stations in the area that do not list Ethanol is added to the fuel. There is a big classic/hot rod community and with Sycamore Speedway down the street there are many choices from 87 to 105 octane around the area.
