dual fuel and how good does it work to burn unleaded gas?

[ERV]

Hi SC.
I got a stove when they first came out. Mine worked good for the first 2-3 years, but then I had to tear it down and clean it. After sitting in the barn for a few winters of not camping the gas went bad and plugged it up. Just like it does in the lawn mowers and blowers. I am guessing if you keep fresh gas in it and don't let it sit, it would be fine. I could not tell the difference in the two fuels when I was using it. Both seemed to burn the same. I think now the price is a little better for the gas compared to the Coleman fuel. I still have mine and use it every so often, but use the coleman fuel now.

[starleen2]

Have cleaned a many dual fuel Colemans - all with the same results = a clogged and gummed up generator! I would say that to use unleaded gas is fine for a few times when you don't have any coleman fuel - but the main fuel is Coleman. Unleaded gas is not pure unleaded anymore - most have additives and detergents - sure it keeps the injectors cleans - but it's heck on a generator

[caseydog]

I sold duel fuel stuff at REI years ago. Basically, use Coleman fuel unless you absolutely can't get it.

The whole idea behind the duel fuel lamps and stoves is that you could use unleaded gas, if you have to. "If you have too" is the key phrase.

Your lamp/stove will perform better with Coleman fuel, AKA white gas. But, if you are in the boonies, and can't get Coleman fuel, then at least you can use regular unleaded gasoline to get you through. But, think of regular unleaded gasoline as a back-up option, not a first choice.

CD

[Wolffarmer]

Does anybody know what happens when you burn unleaded in a normal appliance? Not that I am going to experiment or anything like that. Inquiring mids want to know



Randy

[ERV]

I don't know about that. But something does sound dangerous about it. Janny will not let me try it on her new stove tho, but then it is electric.

[Wolffarmer]

She's no fun



Randy

[caseydog]

Does anybody know what happens when you burn unleaded in a normal appliance? Not that I am going to experiment or anything like that. Inquiring mids want to know



Randy

Unleaded gasoline will work in a non duel fuel stove or lamp, but not for long.

A duel fuel appliance will tolerate regular unleaded gasoline, but would be better off running on white gas. A non duel fuel appliance will tolerate regular unleaded gas for a while, but not well, and you will have to deal with major gunk and deposits.

Bottom line, whether you have a duel fuel or not, use Coleman fuel (white gas) unless you absolutely can not get it, and you are really desperate.

CD

[Wolffarmer]

Does anybody know what happens when you burn unleaded in a normal appliance? Not that I am going to experiment or anything like that. Inquiring mids want to know



Randy

Unleaded gasoline will work in a non duel fuel stove or lamp, but not for long.

A duel fuel appliance will tolerate regular unleaded gasoline, but would be better off running on white gas. A non duel fuel appliance will tolerate regular unleaded gas for a while, but not well, and you will have to deal with major gunk and deposits.

Bottom line, whether you have a duel fuel or not, use Coleman fuel (white gas) unless you absolutely can not get it, and you are really desperate.

CD

I may be desperate but not for gas



Randy

[teardrop_focus]

Bottom line, whether you have a duel fuel or not, use Coleman fuel (white gas) unless you absolutely can not get it, and you are really desperate.

This.

Like Glen and Scott have said, there are too many additives in automotive unleaded gasoline that are not present in Coleman fuel/naptha/white gas.

White gas is the way to go! Cleaner, evaporates quickly (good if accidentally spilled on clothing), 95% less residue when evaporating, high heat (BTU) content... and a small quantity goes a very long way in a Coleman appliance.

Just don't, as I have, wind up with 12 lanterns and wish to light them all at the same time... fueling them will eat up a gallon and more in a jiffy!

[caseydog]

Chris brings up another advantage to Coleman Fuel, or white gas. I spilled some on my hand today while filling a lamp.

With gasoline, that would take a lot of scrubbing with Lava soap to get most of the gasoline smell off of your hand. With the Coleman fuel, I dried my hands with a paper towel, and the smell was faint. I washed my hands briefly with soap and water and the smell was completely gone.

CD