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Small Engine Fuel Dec 2017 Test: Which Brand Wins?
This Dec 2017 head-to-head test of 2 small engine fuel options has the measured results for each. See how they ranked and watch the full test video.
Ranked first
Mineral spirits (paint thinner), 100 percent, no gasoline mixed in
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The measured results
Every number below is read straight from the test. Products are listed in the order they finished.
All measurements (1 more)+
Engine run result
- 1Mineral spirits (paint thinner), 100 percent, no gasoline mixed in
surprisingly, the small engine ran off of straight paint thinner
- 250/50 gasoline and paint thinner mix
ran very well, presenter felt it ran better than with straight gasoline
How it was tested
- running a small engine on 100 percent mineral spirits (paint thinner)
- running a small engine on a 50/50 mix of gasoline and paint thinner
“I'm really surprised at how well the small engine ran off of straight paint thinner or mineral spirits”
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