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Originally posted by hytem
I've been using the 10% ethanol by necessity (only gas available)for the past four months, and haven't noticed any effect. About 800 miles.
As for the 15% ethanol, I think they would have to offer that as an option. I doubt the older cars are equipped for it.
Wish there was more discussion of this topic in the media.
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Ethanol/gasoline blends above 10% don't work very well. The slightest bit of water that gets into the fuel, from condensation in your fuel tank, causes the blend to separate into the two major components. At that point the alcohol absorbs the water and immediately begins to corrode or rust any metal it comes into contact with. Or, your car stops running when the alcohol/wter mixture is all that's left in the tank.