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Old May 30, 2011 | 08:17 AM
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I just noticed that the Southern States (Farmers Coop) in our town has a sign saying "We sell ethanol free gasoline". I think it's 93 octane. Would it be better to use this than the 15% Ethanol at most other stations?

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Old May 30, 2011 | 08:37 AM
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i always use real gas when possible. you'll get better milage and it's better on the fuel pump.
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I have had 5 C5's and 2 C6's. I usually run the 10% Ethanol that gives the 89 rating. I have never had any known problems. When I dont run the 89 Ethanol I run Premium. Its uually no higher than 91 and if I remember correctly it also has 10% Ethanol.

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I don't put anything but ethonol free gasoline in my car.

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Originally Posted by jrose7004
I don't put anything put ethonol free gasoline in my car.
Even the driver ?
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Where can you get ethanol-free gas? I thought it was mandated now.
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Originally Posted by rwilkins
Where can you get ethanol-free gas? I thought it was mandated now.
There are 100% ethanol free stations all over OKC. They advertise it here.
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Old May 30, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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Also a few stations around town who advertise ethanol free fuel here.
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Old May 30, 2011 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by rwilkins
Where can you get ethanol-free gas? I thought it was mandated now.
Do a Google search for Southern States, I know they have one in Harrisburg, PA. I suspect since they are a chain they probably all sell the ethanol free gas. (maybe)?
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not one listed in PA, New Jersey and one in Ohio. A few in Maryland. I guess I live with it and buy Seafoam. It's a damn conspiracy!
http://www.buyrealgas.com/
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Southern States is the only place in my town to buy ethanol free gas.
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