Is premium fuel availible at most or all stations going up the Alaska highway. I just got my 2012 milepost. I don't see where they call it out so maybe its a foolish question.
The larger stations in towns, will have premium fuels but many of the smaller ones, roadhouses, etc. will only have regular unleaded, diesel, most will have propane, some will have furnace oil and/or kerosene. If you have the fuel range to run between towns you should be able to find all the premium you want. Or you may have to run an occasional tank of regular unleaded through your vehicle. For a couple of years when I had a BMW K1200 scooter, which called for premium gasoline, I finally became aware that there are at least two different ways of figuring octane ratings for gasoline. Europe and Asia tend to use a different method than does North America. Found that my BMW could use regular as it was the same octane as was called for using the German method of octane.
Or you could pack a couple of jugs of premium from station if you feel the need, unless your vehicle is a scooter and you don't have the room. LOL
joe b.
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Most of the gas stations in Yukon have premium fuel, 91 octane only though. It's expensive, but they have it.
Many folks like to use premium in their off-road vehicles. Some use aviation fuel; this is DH's fuel of choice for his Montesa trials motorcycle.
Haven't seen any service stations with 94 octane in Yukon, but 94 octane is available at Chevron stations in British Columbia.
Our experience with the octane boosting products that can be purchased from stores is that they're not overly effective, but it might be an option to consider.
sue t.
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Travelling with either the 25' fifth wheel or the 8' truck camper.
We had pondered taking the Mercedes, and doing the hotel thing, but didn't think premium would be available, except for big towns. Now I would really like to know as well. I will have to pay really close attention when we gas up the TC on our trip to Alaska this year.
I am still deciding to take my Harley and tent camp or the truck/camper combo not both. The harley would be the cheaper adventure. The owners manual for the harley clearly states 91 octane but it is FI so one would think it would compensate. I just bought the bike so I have not had a chance to mess with it. The new one is a 2003 classic, the old a 92 dyna. My old harley called for 87 but always ran way better on 91. Thus the reason for the question.
The OP question IS very simple. If you don't know, don't jump in telling him he should not use premium or offer something off topic. As you can see I thinned it out a lot. Thanks to the couple that tried to help.
Frank
2011 Palomino Maverick 1000SLLB on a 2004 Dodge Quadcab CTD Ram3500 SRW long bed equipped with Timbren springs, Stable Load bump stops, Rickson 19.5" wheels/"G" range tires and a Helwig "Big Wig" rear anti sway bar.
You will have no problem getting premium fuel at the larger centres - but many of the smaller towns or roadside stations will only have regular.
An Octane Booster is an easy way to get you past gas stations that do not have premium fuel. Looks like they run $4 - $5/bottle - you will pour one bottle in with your fill-up of regular gas. We went through at least a 1/2 dozen bottles, maybe a couple more, on our Alaska trip last year.
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