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5. Apparently (or hopefully) E-15 pumps will be labelled, and...

Fri Dec 28, 2012, 01:27 AM

Dec 2012

unless it is mandated to replace E-10, can be avoided.

Mother Jones has it right-- nobody benefits but the ethanol lobby, and here's a somewhat more technical article saying just how bad any alcohol (except maybe the occasional can of Drygas) in your tank can be:

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/alternative-fuel/biofuels/e15-gasoline-damage-engine

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Will the New Ethanol Blend Tank My Ride? [View all] Rhiannon12866 Dec 2012 OP

Many don't realize that ethanol gets fewer Mile Per Gallon. NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #1

I worry that they'll start adding more ethanol Rhiannon12866 Dec 2012 #3

I can run E-85 in one of my vehicles. I won't use that in my old cars. Historic NY Dec 2012 #2

Apparently (or hopefully) E-15 pumps will be labelled, and... TreasonousBastard Dec 2012 #5

Ironically, cars with valve and ring wear wtmusic Dec 2012 #8

You might consider 'marine grade' gasoline. trof Dec 2012 #6

Thanks! I'll keep that in mind. Rhiannon12866 Dec 2012 #7