Engineered Fuel FAIL! Your Small Engine Is Not Running Right, Even if You Think It Is!

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Published 2024-03-25
Is your chainsaw, string trimmer or blower bogging out? Will it not restart once it gets hot? Don't take it to the repair shop until you try this first!

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My name is Bre. I took two years of small engine repair at the local college. When I left school, I fell into a wonderful job at a local small engine shop where I worked the counter for a couple years. In 2010 my husband and I opened up our own small engine shop in central Arkansas where I am able to work alongside my family and best friends. We see over 2,000 pieces of small engine equipment every year, and answer 1,000's of small engine questions. We specialize in brands such as Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Echo and Shindaiwa, but work everyday on MANY other brands like Stihl, Husqvarna, Honda, Craftsman, Remington, Red Max, Troy Bilt, Scag, Bad Boy, Hustler, World Lawn, Poulan, Mantis, Etc.. Hopefully, my experience I share, will save you Time, Money and Frustration in the future!

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All Comments (21)
  • @jeffreygraf3358
    Box store gas cut short my wood cutting up at my deer hunting land. Was about ready to throw my chainsaw into the brush when my friend (who watches you) told me to try some fresh, non-canned gas. Chainsaw ran great, work got done, and you gained a loyal subscriber. Thank you!
  • @DCS026
    Steve at Steve's Small engine saloon is smiling around the 6:02 mark. 🙂 Great video
  • @reddog-ex4dx
    Endoscope. Yea, over 50 and that makes me say: RUN! Love your videos. I started watching them a couple of months ago. I bought a one acre place 3 years ago that has 4 sheds and a two car garage on it that was full of tools and stuff the previous owner left behind. I felt like a kid in a candy store! One thing he left was a two stroke ECHO GT 200 weed eater that I have ignored. (I'm not used to having landscaping stuff. Never needed to use them before.) I now feel ready to take that weed eater on thanks to watching your videos. Thanks Brie!
  • @robcole332
    I’m a Chickanic addict. You are so good to us. Keeping us informed with honest opinions, great tips on repairs and easy on the eyes 💜💜💜💜💜
  • I grew up watching my uncle run a small engine repair shop and learned so much from him. I started to follow the same when I got old enough, but as lawn mower engines changed from points and condenser to electronic ignition, carb's became cheap plastic non adjustable crap, and engines went to overhead valve i lost all desire to be a small engine mechanic. I still work on all my own stuff and some that friends bring me but wont do it commercially. I really appreciate your channel as it teaches others how to deal with the smaller things that can be kept out of the mechanic shop and save money. I also enjoy your channel as I still learn new things from you. Thank you.
  • @ericarachel55
    before I found and watched your videos, I had never heard of canned fuel, I've always mixed my own
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  • @grifonks
    I'm so glad that someone has the courage to tell the truth about big box engineered fuel and that's why I joined your channel Bree. Many of the cheapo non-ethanol pump gas sellers have similar issues with that gas in the spring, the winter epa mandated or suggested mixes don't burn well on hot days. That's why I buy non-e MO gas from an airport. 91 octane mixed with Red Armor!
  • @Rolog21
    I have been watching your videos for awhile now. This video really saved me a trip to the repair shop. I don't have the funds to what they charge and the time to wait till fixed. SO in fairness I feel like I should contribute to your professional help. Thank you. Apologies for not able to doing more at this moment.
  • @Mike40M
    I've used Aspen 2-stroke for decades in my chain saws. More healthy exhausts, nice when surrounded by two feet of snow. Here in Sweden I can buy it from local farm/forest shops from pump in any quantity. As we have winter half of the year, lawn movers, motorcycles and other engines hibernate. I use Aspen 4-stroke last 2 fillings in autumn. Never have an issue with starting in spring. Even had an old motorcycle that after 6 years sleeping filled with Aspen started first kick. Here we can also buy Aspen high octane racing fuel.
  • @Upnorthof48
    Love your channel, I have saved a lot of money by listening to you expertise! Thanks !!
  • @donfrank4429
    this happen to me a few months back, Stihl 17 ft pole saw would not run, Checked the PRM, high and low hard to start. after a few hours thinking about it. I decided to change out the fuel mix. Guess what it started right up and ran great . The fuel was just 2 month old. Fresh fuel . learn something everyday even when you think you checked everything
  • @zzschulzz
    Thank you! Love learning from you!