High octane gasoline can lead to high maintenance when added to your mower. Rather than gliding across your lawn, your mower’s more likely to chug to a stop. High octane gas can cause expensive problems for small engines. Use regular unleaded gasoline of 87 octane instead. For 2-cycle engines, found on string trimmers, for example, you’ll have to mix the oil and gas; so be sure to mark the fuel can so you can tell the premixed fuel from the regular gasoline. Also, remember to use an approved safety container. Plastic is better because it won’t build up a static electric charge when you’re pouring gas, and it won’t rust. Use regular octane gasoline in your mower to save you money – and problems!
