Evinrude Outboard's Fuel Recommendations

Evinrude is a leading maker of outboard motors for boats. In the Frequently Asked Questions section of their website they state that fuels containing up to 10% ethanol are allowable.

Q - I live in an area where they only sell oxygenated fuels. Will this hurt my motor?

A - Oxygenated fuels should not hurt motors. Motors can tolerate up to 10% alcohol in fuels, which is the maximum allowed by law in the United States.

Source : Evinrude

Briggs & Straton Fuel Recommendations

Briggs & Straton is one of the largest makers of small engines. Their engines can be found on power equipment such as lawn mowers, pressure washer, snow blowers, etc. According to their website E10 unleaded is allowed in all four stroke and two stroke engines.

All 4 stroke cycle spark ignited engines

• Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether), is acceptable.

All 2 stroke cycle spark ignited engines

• Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether), is acceptable.

Source : Briggs & Straton

Manufacturers Statements Regarding The Use Of Ethanol Blended Fuels

This is an ongoing effort to catalog the various manufacturers statements regarding the use of ethanol blended fuels.

Small Engines

• Briggs & Straton


• Echo Outdoor Power Equipment


• Honda Power Equipment


• Kohler


• RedMax


• Stihl

Marine Engine Manufacturers

• Evinrude


• Mercury Marine


• Yamaha Outboards