E-15 fuel question
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E-15 fuel question
I have been reading that fuel mixes are about to go from E-10 to E-15 which may affect cars made before 08 in a bad way, hurting performance and possibly doing damage. Anyone have any idea what components/systems can be affected and what can possibly be done to limit the effects? Is it possible that a computer adjustment could be a simple fix? I find it hard to believe that my 07 LS2 is that much different from an 08 LS3 in terms of metalergy and its ability to handle
any different temps created by this new fuel mix.
any different temps created by this new fuel mix.
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Your '07 is fine. The alcohol content affects the fuel system "rubber" parts, hoses, o-ring seals, etc, not the metal of the engine. You can do a search in C6 General for E15 and E85, there have been several discussions over the past couple years by people who know a lot more about it than I know. Here's a recent thread: 
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-e15-fuel.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-e15-fuel.html
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I have been reading that fuel mixes are about to go from E-10 to E-15 which may affect cars made before 08 in a bad way, hurting performance and possibly doing damage. Anyone have any idea what components/systems can be affected and what can possibly be done to limit the effects? Is it possible that a computer adjustment could be a simple fix? I find it hard to believe that my 07 LS2 is that much different from an 08 LS3 in terms of metalergy and its ability to handle
any different temps created by this new fuel mix.
any different temps created by this new fuel mix.
The issue of hurting the engine was myth busted long ago when 1999 vehicles were made to use it with no Ill effects after 110k miles upon tear down. Alcohol that is more corrosive is methanol. Ethanol isnt anywhere near as corrosive but seems to be condemned by those who use the term alcohol interchangeably with the two types. Every part on every C6 is fully compatable with E85.
Last edited by SpinMonster; Jan 3, 2011 at 02:01 AM.
