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EPISODE · Aug 6, 2026 · 40 MIN

304 Which Gas? Crank No Start, Balbo, Stealth Dead Again, TrueFuel

from Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast · host Jeff Wagg

Gasoline is getting more complicated than it used to be. This week we untangle octane ratings, ethanol blends, E15, Top Tier gasoline, and why the pump you used last year may not be dispensing the same fuel today. We'll also talk about welding safely on your vehicle, review TruFuel canned gasoline, celebrate the resurrection of the Max II ATV, visit one of Chicago's most unusual historical monuments, and recommend a thought-provoking look at the changing reality of stealth camping. Yes, it's amphibious. No, the water isn't supposed to be in the gas tank Main Topic: Gasoline Is Getting Complicated Understanding octane ratings: 87, 89, and premium What happens when your owner's manual recommends midgrade fuel E10 versus E15 and what the differences really mean Why some stations now sell E15 as their standard fuel Which vehicles should avoid higher ethanol blends What Top Tier gasoline means and whether it's worth seeking out TECH TALK Welding on Your Rig PRODUCT REVIEW TruFuel 4-Cycle Ethanol-Free Fuel https://amzn.to/4gdtoA2 RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Stealth Camping Is Dead: The New Rules of Vanlife Nobody Wants to Talk About https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLQnnJYg1Fo A PLACE TO VISIT Balbo Monument, Chicago https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balbo_Monument As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. These commissions help support Built to Go at no additional cost to you.

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