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Which Small Engine Fuel Brand Wins?
A head-to-head test of 2 small engine fuel options with 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. Scroll sideways to see all measurements. Products are listed in the order they finished.
| Product | 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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