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Old 09-11-2018, 07:49 PM
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Is there such a unicorn? I searched online but it seems like all the websites are junk..

Guess it would be nice to know if there are any.
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"closest" one of which I am aware is the Liberty station in Charleston, WVA on the route to Summit Point. No high octane (93) available and its been a while since I have been there.
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Is there such a unicorn? I searched online but it seems like all the websites are junk..

Guess it would be nice to know if there are any.
There should not be, as the region is flagged for air quality issues. Need to get outside of that footprint to find gas stations that can legally avoid needed ethanol blends.

I believe they are only required to use the blends over the winter months, but that being said there is likely still some in the mix even in the summer.
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I’ve bought in Winchester at Liberty. This is helpful but not always accurate. Not siure about the high octane at Sterling Sunoco. https://www.pure-gas.org/index.jsp?stateprov=VA
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Two Liberty stations in Winchester and Jordon Springs market on the way to Summit Point. Jordan Springs is all ethanol free. None of these have high octane though, and they have it year round.
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I'm not a boater but pretty sure I heard in the past that gas sold at marinas for boats is ethenol free. If you are looking for 100 low lead used in planes which has some lead in it, high octane, and ethenol free, all the GA airports around have it.
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Be careful with Avgas 100 Low Lead, it is higher octane count than auto 100 Oct. Also lead content is relative low but will still wreck your catalytic converters High compression and no cat you will be illegal on street but fine. Many gas stations do have mid range ethanol free, not worth it for cars unless only using a tankful a year!!
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This is the exact opposite but the first time I've seen it. A little north of Charlottesville at the Sheetz. Too many choices.

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I'm not a boater but pretty sure I heard in the past that gas sold at marinas for boats is ethenol free. If you are looking for 100 low lead used in planes which has some lead in it, high octane, and ethenol free, all the GA airports around have it.
unfortunately, not the case. Marinas I use in S. Md have ethanol in their gas. Boaters assoc lobby to remove ethanol.
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I called Leesburg Airport to try to buy some 100 but said they only sell to planes.
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