As the gardening season winds down, it’s time to think about winterising your petrol-powered lawn mower. One of the most common problems faced by lawn mower owners over winter is the degradation of petrol left in the machine. Many don’t realise that standard petrol, when left in a lawn mower for long periods, can break down and absorb moisture, especially in harsh Cotswold winters.

Why Does This Happen?

Petrol can go stale surprisingly fast, especially when stored in less-than-ideal conditions. Over time, it can lose its effectiveness and absorb water from the air, turning what was once high-energy fuel into a poor-quality mix that’s tough on your mower’s engine. Come springtime, you may find your mower running unevenly or refusing to start due to this watery, degraded petrol.

The Solution: Aspen 4 Alkylate Petrol

To safeguard your equipment, we recommend using Aspen 4 alkylate petrol, available at Hunts Engineering’s showroom. Aspen 4 is a clean, ethanol-free fuel that doesn’t degrade in the same way standard petrol does. This means your lawn mower or any other petrol-powered garden tools can be left over winter without worrying about the fuel going bad.

The Benefits of Aspen 4

Longer Storage Life: Aspen 4 can be stored for years without losing its quality, unlike standard petrol which starts to degrade within a few months.

Ethanol-Free: Regular petrol contains ethanol, which attracts moisture and leads to corrosion. Aspen 4, being ethanol-free, protects your equipment from these issues.

Cleaner Running Engines: Aspen 4 burns much cleaner, reducing carbon deposits and engine wear, meaning your lawn mower will run more efficiently and last longer.

Better for the Environment and Health: The cleaner-burning formula results in fewer harmful emissions, making it better for both the environment and your health when working with petrol-powered equipment.

Consistent Performance: No matter the season, Aspen 4 maintains its performance, giving you reliable power every time you start your engine.

Available at Hunts Engineering

Protect your equipment and keep it running smoothly by switching to Aspen 4. It’s available to purchase at our Hunts Engineering showroom, where our team will be happy to provide advice and assistance. Don’t let stale petrol ruin your lawn mower this winter—switch to Aspen 4 and enjoy peace of mind.

Visit us today and safeguard your garden tools against winter damage! This process can lead to water accumulating in the fuel tank, causing poor engine performance or even damage when you try to start it up again in spring