Fuel Choice for A-iPower Inverter Generator

Published 06/12/2018

Question:

Is non ethanol regular gas aka marine fuel a preferred fuel for this type of generator when available?

asked by: Michael R

Expert Reply:

The A-iPower 2,000-Watt Portable Inverter Generator - 1,600 Running Watts - Gas - Manual Start # 289-SUA2000I prefers to use standard gasoline with ethanol. Ethanol is used as an "oxygenate" and is added to fuel to help reduce hydrocarbon emissions that cause air pollution. The attached instructions state to "use clean, fresh, regular unleaded fuel with a minimum octane rating of 85."

Marine fuel can actually cause your engine to produce less power and will require more fuel to perform at the same level.

expert reply by: Jason S