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Jul 11, 2011 | 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 65silververt

Got me, that's just what i saw at advance auto parts. It's supposed to be some sort of treatment for gas with ethanol that is to be used in older cars with carburetors. I am sure it is just a well devised marketing ploy.

Can you say snake oil

Jul 11, 2011 | 05:39 PM

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Here are 2 websites that sell ethanol tainted gas treatments:

http://www.starbrite.com/productdeta...&ProductSSCat=

http://www.goldeagle.com/brands/stab...#stabilethanol

From the Sta-Bil website:
NEW! STA-BIL® Ethanol Treatment
•Perfect for use in cars, trucks and small engines!
•Prevents corrosion
•Helps remove water from Fuel
•Cleans fuel injectors, carburetors and intake valves for better, overall performance
•Recommended for use at every fill up

More info on ethanol:
http://www.goldeagle.com/engine_care/411onethanol.aspx

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Jul 11, 2011 | 05:45 PM

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How do you remove water from corn

Jul 11, 2011 | 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by emdoller

I just went into my local auto store to buy octane boost for my 67 with 11:1 compression. The guy told me to use E85 fuel as it's sold down the street. Anyone doing this? Does it help? Does it hurt?

Is this the guy?

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Jul 11, 2011 | 10:15 PM

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How do you remove water from corn

Distillation.

Next question.

Jul 11, 2011 | 10:28 PM

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Distillation.

Next question.

It's still a liquid base so theirs still water in there somewhere

Jul 12, 2011 | 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnZ

Is this the guy?

How'd you know??? 

Jul 12, 2011 | 09:52 AM

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Distillation.

Next question.

Hey Mikey, next batch of aluma-beer you make, get your alky really dry with this method!

http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel_.../manual12.html

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Jul 12, 2011 | 10:36 AM

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I note from your link that they mention 'drying with lime'. Is that like what they do with that-there Corona stuff from just south of Texas?

Jul 12, 2011 | 10:38 AM

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You have pumps with E15?

No, but I'm in FL and saw a label for it on the news Monday.

Jul 12, 2011 | 02:32 PM

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No, but I'm in FL and saw a label for it on the news Monday.

That's the label for the pumps the EPA released a couple of weeks ago; E15 probably won't be sold at retail for another year, if at all.

Jul 12, 2011 | 11:21 PM

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Good. I'm glad I can still find plenty of 100% gas stations in Oklahoma. Being in the heart of oil country probably helps. One of the few things I'll miss about OK when I leave.

Jul 13, 2011 | 12:38 PM

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I think most large urban areas have switched to 10% Ethanol.

Here is one of many sites that map 100% gasoline stations across the country.
http://www.historicvehicle.org/Commi...e/Pure-Gas-Map

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