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Can I have Ethyl if she's working?

Down here on the bayou we are about done with hurricane season. I recently bought some gas for my generator. Now I have about 15 gal extra. Due to long lines regular gas was out so I bought premium. Is there any problem with putting premium the A4? Thanks.
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Down here on the bayou we are about done with hurricane season. I recently bought some gas for my generator. Now I have about 15 gal extra. Due to long lines regular gas was out so I bought premium. Is there any problem with putting premium the A4? Thanks.
None at all. I have run my A4 on 100 octane avgas too and that worked the same as ever except it smells better.
* note that the engine is such low compression it makes no difference at all as to the power output.
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Is there any problem with putting premium [gasoline] in the A4? Thanks.
No problem, no benefit.
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A good practice is to add stabilizer to each can of gas and when you add it to your boat, or small engine. It will (gas) last a longer time if not used. FWIW, I always use premium gas in small engines and boat engines...less ethanol in it. Ethanol in a sealed gas can isn't a problem...in a vented gas tank eventually water will show up, the higher the content of ethanol the higher amount of water.
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