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Ethanol vs. Gasoline: What's the Difference and Does It Matter for Your Engine?
When you're filling up at the pump, you might wonder whether you should choose regular gasoline or ethanol-free fuel. Is ethanol hurting your engine?...
Fuel Storage (2)
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Water in Gas Tank? Symptoms Explained
Erik Bjornstad: Jul 13 2026
Maybe you left your gas cap off during heavy rain. Maybe the station you fueled up at had water in one of its underground storage tanks, and some of...
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Diesel Fuel Additives: What Actually Works?
Erik Bjornstad: Jun 23 2026
Walk into any truck stop or scroll any diesel forum and you'll hit a wall of bottles promising more power, cleaner injectors, and better mileage....
7 min read
Do Fuel Additives Really Work? How to Know
Erik Bjornstad: Jun 18 2026
You bought a bottle of fuel treatment, poured it in, drove a tank through, and… you’re not sure anything happened. Maybe your mileage even dropped a...
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What To Do With Old Gas: Can You Still Use It?
Erik Bjornstad: Jun 11 2026
All petroleum fuels have a limited storage life. Over time, they gradually degrade because of chemical reactions taking place within the fuel itself....
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Marine Fuel Treatment: The Complete Boater's Checklist
Erik Bjornstad: Jun 9 2026
Your boat ran fine when you put it away last fall. Now it’s spring, the engine cranks but struggles to start — or it starts, runs rough, and dies.
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Generator Fuel Guide: Store It Right, Start Every Time
Erik Bjornstad: Jun 2 2026
The power goes out at 3 a.m. The air conditioner shuts off, the house starts warming up, and you’re counting on the generator you bought for exactly...
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What Safety Equipment Does the U.S. Coast Guard Require on Your Boat?
Erik Bjornstad: May 18 2026
You push off from the dock on a clear Saturday morning, the cooler is loaded, the kids have their snacks, and the engine fires on the first try. Then...
2 min read
Should you be Worried about the 2020 Hurricane Season?
Erik Bjornstad: Jun 9 2020
While we've all been sheltering at home and worrying about toilet paper, the 2020 hurricane season has been slowly creeping up on us. The season...
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What does a fuel stabilizer do?
Erik Bjornstad: Jul 17 2019
At their cores, fuel stability and fuel stabilizers are much more about science than anything else. If we want to know more about what they are and...