[rpoz-29]

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.

[Marty]

I lived in Iowa for many years where the state subsidizes the price of 10% ethanol fuel. Ethanol fuel typically runs at a higher octane like 91 which is a great benefit for a lower price. I ran a 305 Caprice for 250K miles on it and then a 3.1 liter Lumina for 185K with no fuel related issues. I would run all three of my vehicles on it now if it was offered in my area.

Keep in mind that E85 is completely different then fuel with only 10% ethanol. Cars have to be built to run on E85. I think Ford has a couple of million FFV Tauruses running around that run it and GM is building a lot more. There is a twist in the CAFE standards for automakers that motivates them to build E85 vehicles.