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Originally Posted by redstrosekNic
What exactly does the increased level of ethanol do to the older engines (not specifically CIS)? Does it dry out rubber and plastic parts of the fuel system? I know the issues it causes by absorbing water... I currently rock CIS on both of my P-Cars, so this makes me nervous for the future  |
Good chance it'll rot out. Mom's CIS Mercedes (amongst many others) experienced this issue years ago. Time to switch to modern EFI.
Hammers your gas mileage too, make less power, more prone to vapor lock, more hygroscopic, just ****ty all around.
I think the owners manual specifically forbids high concentrations of the stuff.
rjp