10% Ethanol at the pump?
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Drifting
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From: North Royaton Ohio
10% Ethanol at the pump?
I went to the local BP yesterday and saw on all of the pumps a sticker that said "Contains 10% Ethanol". Those were not there a week ago.
Is that right? Can you run 10% ethanol in a regular car with no modifications? I didn't want to risk it and went to a different station.
Anybody know anything?
Is that right? Can you run 10% ethanol in a regular car with no modifications? I didn't want to risk it and went to a different station.
Anybody know anything?
Racer
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From: Streator Illinois
I went to the local BP yesterday and saw on all of the pumps a sticker that said "Contains 10% Ethanol". Those were not there a week ago.
Is that right? Can you run 10% ethanol in a regular car with no modifications? I didn't want to risk it and went to a different station.
Anybody know anything?
Is that right? Can you run 10% ethanol in a regular car with no modifications? I didn't want to risk it and went to a different station.
Anybody know anything?
Should be no problem unless you have an older original carb that has not been rebuilt. Newer carbs and rebuild kits for older carbs now use neoprene parts for o-rings, etc. and alcohol resistant materials for floats instead of the older rubber and plastic parts which are degraded by alcohol.
Terry
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Racer
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From: Lindenhurst, Long Island, New York
NY has been using 10% ethanol for a long time. It's also known as "gasohol" to some. I don't know of any problems, but I'm kinda new to "classic" engines. My father has been running in his 292 inline 6 for years on it and no issues that I know of.
Burning Brakes
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From: Lutz Florida
Most all of the gas stations in the Tampa Bay area have the "contains up to 10% Ethanol" stickers on them now, but I saw a different one at a station yesterday. It read "May contain up to 10% Ethanol. Check with the manufacturer of your equipment before using in anything made in 1985, or earlier". It said "equipment", not "car". Now WTF is that all about?? (Citgo station) 
Any petroleum engineers please explain.
Any petroleum engineers please explain.
Melting Slicks
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From: Minnesota in the summer, Las Vegas in the winter
Minnesota is in the heart of ethanol country. Dozens of plants here pumping out millions of gallons of ethanol. Every gallon of gas here has ethanol in it; has for years and years.
I don't know of anyone who has a musclecar or corvette who has had adverse effects versus no lead gas without ethanol. Maybe some others have heard of problems. As for me, my base engine 72 burns it without complaint. My wife's minivan runs on 85 percent ethanol.
Now, whether or not I think it is a good deal; that's a different story.
I don't know of anyone who has a musclecar or corvette who has had adverse effects versus no lead gas without ethanol. Maybe some others have heard of problems. As for me, my base engine 72 burns it without complaint. My wife's minivan runs on 85 percent ethanol.
Now, whether or not I think it is a good deal; that's a different story.
Melting Slicks
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From: North Bellmore Ny
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When I leave NY on a trip and fill up in mid-america the milage goes up from 18 to about 22 on the daily driver.
Racer
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From: Streator Illinois
Terry
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From: Cross Plains WI
You can still find 100% gas but you have to look around (and some cities are banning it). Lucky for me though, it seems like a few stations still have 100% gas on the premium only. My grand prix GXP loves that so much more...better gas mileage and performance. The last station inside the Madison, WI city limits just a few weeks ago got rid of the 100% gas on all grades. The owner stated its because the plant he was getting gas from no longer will supply it. The closest plant was close to chicago, so that would kill his pricing to continue to offer it.
My question is this, 10% ethanol is supposed to help pollution, however, because you are using more gas to go the same distance, is it really saving anything? Or is it just putting more money is gas companies pockets?
My question is this, 10% ethanol is supposed to help pollution, however, because you are using more gas to go the same distance, is it really saving anything? Or is it just putting more money is gas companies pockets?
