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 May 8 2006, 10:20 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 620 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Chester, VA Member No.: 22  |
I'm in the Mid-Atlantic area that is having our gas cut with 10% ethanol. What, if any, effects will this have on my Camaro? I've been told to expect a slight decrease in economy, but will the fuel system have any issues with it? Many years ago, there was a fuel called "Pepco", which was, (I think), 100% ethanol. Being cleaner than petroleum fuel, there were tons of issues with killing fuel filters as it cleaned up the fuel system, as well as causing butyl rubber fuel lines to collapse.
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May 18 2006, 09:53 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 620 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Chester, VA Member No.: 22 |
A fellow VMSC member works for the Ethyl corporation in R&D. I asked him how the ethanol would affect a gas engine. He said the ethanol (which is a replacement for MTBE), gives off fewer BTU's thus giving a little less HP, and a less MPG. AND to further burst my bubble, we import the ethanol we use. Sooo, we're paying more, for less power, fewer miles per gallon, and are now dependent on someone for our ethanol. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/banghead.gif)
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