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What Ethanol Does to Small Engines and How to Prevent It
Erik Bjornstad: Sep 1 2026
That's why the mower that ran perfectly when you parked it in November may refuse to start in March.
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Small Engine and Powersports Fuel: What Kind of gas Your Equipment Needs
Erik Bjornstad: Aug 11 2026
The mower starts on the first pull in April, then sits through a busy month, and the next time you need it the engine coughs, sputters, or refuses to...
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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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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...
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Summer's here - is your boat's fuel ready?
Erik Bjornstad: Jun 17 2025
We’re past Memorial Day, the weather's warming up, and the open water is calling. But before you fire up your boat for its first summer cruise,...