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www.outdoorpowerequipment.com OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT JANUARY 2017 29 EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY FOCUS E N G I N E S & F U E L A D D I T I V E S Star Tron Enzyme Fuel Treatment Fuel quality is the most important factor in making sure that engines run smoothly and produce maximum power, but it is the one thing we can't control. Using top-tier fuel instead of discount gas stations is a good start, but using Star Tron Enzyme Fuel Treatment is an ideal way to improve the performance of all gas-powered engines. Star Tron's enzymes allow more oxygen to attach to hydrocarbon fuel molecules, resulting in improved combustibility. This translates into maximum power, crisper throttle response and improved fuel economy. A more complete burn of the fuel charge also helps prevent the formation of performance-robbing carbon deposits to keep engines running clean. Star Tron will maintain fuel chemistry for up to 2 years, making it ideal for outdoor power equipment that will be placed in seasonal storage. Used year-round, Star Tron Enzyme Fuel Treatment keeps all engines starting easily and running smoothly. Star brite, Inc. Stihl MotoMix Stihl MotoMix is a patented premixed fuel that is specially blended for ultimate performance. Like a sports drink for an engine, this 50:1 mixture is a combination of premium non-ethanol, high-octane motor fuel and Stihl HP Ultra oil. Clean and convenient, MotoMix eliminates the hassle of users mixing their own 2-stroke engine fuel while providing outstanding performance and lubrication. Plus, Stihl stands behind this formulation by doubling the limited warranty when consumers include MotoMix with their power tool purchase. Stihl MotoMix contains no ethanol, allowing it to maintain stability for up to 2 years after the seal is broken, so it stays fresh in equipment during long storage periods. MotoMix is also made of non-aromatic fuel and fully synthetic, highly biodegradable engine oil. MotoMix is the official fuel of the Stihl Timbersports Series. Stihl Inc. Toro All Season Fuel Toro now offers ethanol-free, 92+ octane All Season Fuel to maximize equipment performance and minimize wear and tear on internal engine parts. The newly engineered fuel option is ideal for a broad range of lawn-care and snow-removal equipment, and is available now from Toro dealers. Maintenance-saving features of Toro All Season Fuel include a powerful detergent to help prevent deposits, an integrated stabilizer to prevent corrosion, and friction modifiers that lubricate engine parts while at the same time increase fuel economy. Additionally, Toro All Season Fuel is specially formulated for long-term storage and will not degrade or oxidize like typical gasoline. The 2-cycle fuel is premixed with premium full synthetic oil at the proper ratios to eliminate fill errors and save time. Both the 2-cycle and 4-cycle formulas feature a 2-plus- year shelf life after opening. "The new Toro All Season Fuel is truly a complete package that will contribute to the overall health of any 2-cycle or 4-cycle gas engine," said Kim Wellman, Toro marketing manager. "Not only can this fuel help save customers money in the long run by reducing maintenance needs, but users may also notice a difference in the performance of the machine, such as ease of starting, almost immediately." MSRP for Toro All Season Fuel is $6.99 per quart. The Toro Co. TruFuel Professional outdoor power equipment users turn to TruFuel for the performance boost and protec- tion it provides for their valuable 2- and 4-stroke engines. Available in pre-mixed 50:1 and 40:1 blends for 2-stroke equipment and an enhanced straight fuel for 4-cycle engines, ethanol- free TruFuel is engineered specifically for small engines. TruFuel comes in both small and large containers that are easy to store, helping opera- tions become more efficient while reducing costly repairs resulting from self-mixing of inferior station gas and oil. There's never an off-season with TruFuel, since it can be stored for more than 5 years unopened and more than 2 years after opening, unlike typical station gas that begins to lose efficacy in as little as 30 days. TruFuel is now available nationally at outdoor power equipment retailers. TruFuel VP fuels and lubricants for small engines As ethanol-blended pump gas continues to plague the OPE industry, VP Racing Fuels has expanded its product line to provide an array of solutions, making it a one-stop shop for fuels and lubricants for OPE of all types. VP Small Engine Fuel features an ethanol-free formula designed to prevent ethanol-related problems in 2- and 4-cycle equipment. It's conveniently packaged in 4 container sizes (quart, 1-gallon, 5-gallon and 54-gallon drum) and is available in 5 blends: 1) VP-SEF 4-cycle unleaded fuel; 2) VP-SEF 2-cycle 50:1 Pre-Mix fuel + oil; 3) VP-SEF 2-cycle 40:1 Pre-Mix fuel + oil; 4) VP-SEF 2-cycle Multi-Mix fuel + oil for 40:1 and 50:1; and 5) VP-SEF Pro-Max 2-cycle 50:1 Pre-Mix fuel + oil for professional- grade equipment. VP Fix-It-Fuel rounds out the family as a one-time fuel treatment to rejuvenate poor- or non-running equipment. An outgrowth of VP's work with ethanol-free fuels, VP Small Engine Lubricants use leading technology to ensure continued optimum performance with: 1) VP SAE 30 Weight Engine Oil for air-cooled 4-cycle engines; 2) VP Full Synthetic SAE 30/10W30 Engine Oil for all 4-cycle small engines (air-cooled, liquid-cooled or diesel); 3) VP 2-cycle Synthetic Oil for Small Engines; 4) VP Bar & Chain Oil; and 5) VP Hydraulic Oil. VP's newest product is VP Fuel Stabilizer with Ethanol Shield. Conveniently packaged in a 2-ounce bottle for OPE, it's formulated to keep ethanol-blended pump gas stable for up to 3 years. VP Racing Fuels, Inc.