Comments about: Snowmobilers encouraged by plenty of snow, lower gas prices
BY VALERIE TUCKER

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Maine's snowmobiling industry generated $350 million last year for the state...
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SNAKEnCRANE of Augusta, ME
Jan 12, 2009 10:54 AM
Well, here's the answer to the ethanol problem:
It is making sleds run hotter, so places like Pushard's carry an additive called K100MG that can be added to the gas tank. They're carrying it for $11.50 a bottle, and a bottle will treat 2 full tanks.report abuse
SNAKEnCRANE of Augusta, ME
Jan 12, 2009 10:47 AM
I heard the same thing over the weekend about that ethanol in the gas ruining small engines. I guess I'm going to have to call Pushard's to see if there's some additive or preventive measure to take.report abuse
micilio of Palermo, ME
Jan 12, 2009 8:40 AM
Snowmobile service will generate quite a bit due to the ethanol in the fuel.Whos bright idea was that? Probably the same group that came up with mtbe and polluted our ground water. Are we going to be eligable for a credit of some type when everyones power equipment craps the bed. Real bright!!!report abuse
reader of Boston, MA
Jan 12, 2009 7:56 AM
How is that ethanol blend gas doing in the snow mobiles? LOL!report abuse

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