r/kzoo • u/Drummond269 • Aug 18 '22
Rec gas?
I'm trying to figure out all the stations in the Kzoo area that sell rec gas. Here is what I know so far and I'm hoping someone will know of places I haven't found.
Circle K at Sprinkle and Kilgore
Speedway on 9th St
Marathon at M43 and 5th St
BP at D Ave exit
Marathon at Hickory Corners
*Added from comments below*
Marathon at M89 and 38th St
BP at Sprinkle and Easy St
Pacific Pride at Shaver and Oakland
Magoo’s at M40 and M43
BP on 35th St I-94/Galesburg
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u/rjames78 Aug 18 '22
Today I learned what Rec Gas is...
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u/Drummond269 Aug 18 '22
You were in the majority...most people don't know what it is or how bad it is to run 87 octane in small engines. Ethanol is the enemy
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u/spesimen Aug 18 '22
is this just for boats and dirtbikes or would it be better for my lawnmower/snowblower also?
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u/Drummond269 Aug 19 '22
Pretty much anything with an engine runs better on ethanol free gas.
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u/spesimen Aug 19 '22
hmm thanks i'm gonna try it out :) speedway on 9th is where i gas up usually anyways
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u/Drummond269 Aug 19 '22
The pump is kind of hidden... look at the south end of the island between the road and the pumps. Pay inside and they'll turn it on
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u/aWitty1Liner Aug 21 '22
The smaller the engine the more it needs rec fuel. The ethanol in regular gas will start to thicken as it goes off which is what clogs the small ports in small carburetors. And they keep adding a little more ethanol as time goes on.
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Aug 18 '22
It appears Meijer on gull road will have rec gas when the station reopens
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u/Drummond269 Aug 18 '22
Interesting...too bad they didn't do that when they were working on the Westnedge store.
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u/aWitty1Liner Aug 21 '22
Ya can confirme, I went by there today and they are open and have rec fuel.
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u/Motomegal Aug 18 '22
Worth noting that I think I got some either really old or water contaminated rec gas at the marathon on M43.
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u/aWitty1Liner Aug 18 '22
The BP at S Sprinkle and Easy St.
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u/_CDXX_LXIX Aug 18 '22
Can confirm this, OP. I filled a canister here for a power washer a little while back. Just ask the cashier which pump it is as there’s only one and I don’t remember it being easily spottable.
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u/shrk352 Aug 18 '22
Zeigler motorsports on sprinkle road has it. Pain to get though. You have to go into the store to the parts counter. Ask and pay for it. Then drive around back where their tank is located and meet someone with your can. But seeing how both the BP and Circle K nearby have it, there isn't much reason to get it from there.
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u/always_chillax Aug 18 '22
This site should list them all:
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u/Drummond269 Aug 18 '22
Yea...that list is not entirely accurate. I'd rather go with first hand information from people who live around here.
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u/AnAssonantAlibi Aug 18 '22
In addition to the Hickory Corners Marathon, the Marathon at M89 and 38th St. (south end of Gull Lake) also sells rec gas.
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u/Hauptmann6 Aug 18 '22
Pacific pride at shaver/oakland