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Originally Posted by ghostguy6
So far all the small engines I have used that Aspen fuel in have add problems. My Z51 had to have the entire power head replaced after the first year because all the seals developed a leak. Over the phone I was told the use of any other fuel besides the Eskimo oil voids the warranty. Even after the replacement The Lawnmower Hospital tried to push me back the the Aspen stuff. I switched back to premium gas from shell and the Eskimo oil and haven't had a problem in years. On my last tank of the season I also add a little Seafoam as well.
I sent Ardisam the following email this morning. Ill post the reply when I get one.
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Hello,
I am writing this in response to several internet threads I have found stating that the use of Aspen Premix Fuel has caused issues with their Eskimo brand ice augers. These issues most notably include damage to the gaskets, seals and overall bogging down of the engine. I was wondering what Ardisams's position on using this fuel is? Is it safe to use this fuel? Does it void the warranty if this fuel is used instead of the regular 50:1 fuel oil mix? What about other additives such as Seafoam or Optifuel?
Thank you for any response you can provide.
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I finally got a response from, Ardisam, They seam to contradict what they say in the manual when it comes to the fuel oil ratio. Not sure why he specifically mentioned Stihl instead of their own engines either.
Nothing more than what we already know. Here is what they had to say:
I spoke with our engine engineer and here is what he suggested:
Not familiar with that type of fuel. My recommendation would be to run Premium Non-Ethanol pump gas, and an outboard rated 2-stroke oil mixed at 40:1. (I have run my Stihl Saw for 15 years and cut around 160 Cords of wood without even fouling a spark plug in it.)
They can run our oil as well, but the Non-Ethanol fuel is the key to not wrecking all of the rubber parts that come into contact with it.
Stabil works well for storing in the off season.
Noah