10% Ethanol at the pump?
Pro
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Jacksonville , NC
I couldnt believe the difference, no power at all....and I used almost a full tank getting home. I wouldnt even care to think what it would do to my stroker. I will avoid it at all costs.....
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2007
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From: Des Moines Iowa
Here in Iowa we have 87 Octane which is 0% ethanol. 89oct is 10%, don't know about the "premium" 93oct. We also have the E-85.
I think some states, (Iowa, Minnesota) have legislation for E15 or E20 minimum requirement.
It'll be fine in your vette. Maybe run a little rocky for the first fill up or so. But if you just noticed the sticker now, you're ok.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,327
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From: Fl
In the vette I have used 10% and even 15% for a while now.
I have not has any real problems with it. I have all new rubber in the fuel system, so melt downs there.
I also blend TEL with the gas, so maybe that is why I don't notice it.
My pickup seems to actually get better fuel mileage on long trips with 10-15%, don't know why. Around town driving does stinko though - gas mileage dropped 2-3 MPG.
Bill
I have not has any real problems with it. I have all new rubber in the fuel system, so melt downs there.
I also blend TEL with the gas, so maybe that is why I don't notice it.
My pickup seems to actually get better fuel mileage on long trips with 10-15%, don't know why. Around town driving does stinko though - gas mileage dropped 2-3 MPG.
Bill
Racer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 274
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From: Fairview TX
Won't reiterate what has been said above...
But will add that we sometimes run 93 pump gas when we practice (and here in TX it's 10%) as opposed to our spec VP93. With the alcohol in the gas we find we have to jet richer and if we leave the pump gas sitting in it for several weeks the fuel pump will need a rebuild. Of course 3 gallons of pump vs race fuel pays for the pump kit so it's not a big deal.
But will add that we sometimes run 93 pump gas when we practice (and here in TX it's 10%) as opposed to our spec VP93. With the alcohol in the gas we find we have to jet richer and if we leave the pump gas sitting in it for several weeks the fuel pump will need a rebuild. Of course 3 gallons of pump vs race fuel pays for the pump kit so it's not a big deal.
