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| RE: ethanol |
| By J. Robb - 05/29/2001 9:57:38 PM; IP 63.255.246.156 |
| I live in an area with a 10% ethanol blend, and this is the story around here anyways. In general there isn't too much of a problem, except because of the oxygenates it take more fuel to produce the same power as "normal" gasoline. As far as eating rubber, there is a slight problem. The first problem is in your gas tank. If your tank is old, that alcohol will really start to clean it out, and all the rust sediment, etc will end up in your fuel filter. The second problem is that old fuel line and carburetor. If you have an old carburetor the alcohol will eat it up in no time, and you'll be rebuilding. I havn't heard of many repeat rebuilds due to the blended gas, but your carburetor will obviously need more frequent maintance. If you have a choice, get "normal gas" and stay away from the "specially blended for cleaner air" stuff. If nothing else, you'll get better gas milage, and every little bit helps. |
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