My car drives fine with it, but i can definitely tell a difference in gas milage. On the interstate i usually get 17 to 18 mpg with premium gas, with premium and 10% ethanol, i get 14.5 to 15.5 mpgs. I tested this driving to baton rouge from new orleans and also driving to houston every other week. Also with the 10% ethanol, my stop and go mileage is a disgrace.
Ethanol in gas
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Big problem for some with ethanol, like VigilanteSniper said, is the water. It is wreaking havoc on some motorcycle gastanks that are made of a certain blend of nylon. My Monster's tank expanded almost 4 inches 
to the point where it wasn't resting on the frame anymore. All due to the hygroscopic nature of ethanol and the nylon absorbing that water.
It's all just to prop up the corn farmers. Nobody is allowed to sink or swim on their own any more. F'n Nanny State!
to the point where it wasn't resting on the frame anymore. All due to the hygroscopic nature of ethanol and the nylon absorbing that water. It's all just to prop up the corn farmers. Nobody is allowed to sink or swim on their own any more. F'n Nanny State!
Yes, you need to do a few things if your car isnt rated for it. Most newer cars 2007 and up are capable of it, It will usually be flex fuel badge somewhere or a tag inside the gas tank cover saying E85. My 2006 Nissan Titan is rated for it.
jimdana1942
oldtimer
That's where I always went, on Ruth St., now its ethanol.
BasinSniper
Bandolier
haven't found any ethanol free around lafayette, conoco in LC and placid in SE tx are selling regular gas for about 4-5 cents more than e10
I believe most vehicles will run fine on it. Power/mileage won't be as great. I hate it personally since it doesn't seem to solve a problem but create more. Sounds stupid but that's how some things work in the U.S.
Here's an idea, bring back non-ethanol gasoline and watch the mileage go up! Increase MPG! That means use less gas! OMG, I think imma get assassinated for that one....
Here's an idea, bring back non-ethanol gasoline and watch the mileage go up! Increase MPG! That means use less gas! OMG, I think imma get assassinated for that one....
I've had to replace two fuel pumps since they changed to ethanol blend. Maybe it's coincidence but this is what a mechanic said would happen on the local news. He said he went from 1-2 fuel pump changes a month to 4-5 per week after the switch.
Praesul Presul
On Target.....Sometimes
Pretty sure every pump in LA is that way.
Praesul Presul
On Target.....Sometimes
Big problem for some with ethanol, like VigilanteSniper said, is the water. It is wreaking havoc on some motorcycle gastanks that are made of a certain blend of nylon. My Monster's tank expanded almost 4 inches
It's all just to prop up the corn farmers. Nobody is allowed to sink or swim on their own any more. F'n Nanny State!
It should be noted that corn farmers need no propping up. http://www.suite101.com/content/most-valuable-us-food-export-is-corn-a61875 As one of the US's largest exports they can find a home for it. Most corn farmers think ethanol is BS - at least the ones I know. Next look in the grocery the next time there or your pantry to notice how much stuff as high fructose corn syrup in it.
The ethanol kick is purely the environmentalists/polictians at work.....not the corn farmers.
Yes farming is subsidized in many ways but that is thanks to our nanny government who has for decades refused to let capitialism take its course.
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Not true. E10 has been in the system for well over 20yrs, it's nothing new. Whether it's a carb'd small block or an LS3, it will burn just fine. The only issues as mentioned before are in case where the gasoline will sit for extended periods. The ethanol breaks down very quickly and can gum up fuel lines and carbs on your equipment. This can happen in vehicle also, but is not very common because most people will take the necessary precautions when storing a vehicle for that amount of time. Fuel stabilizers are a must in fuel that will be sitting for periods of longer than a couple of weeks unused.
Ethanol does not burn as efficiently as gasoline, that is why our mileage is crappy on the stuff.
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I think he was referring to E85
You must be talking about the conoco on the corner of Ruth and Patton that used to be a pilot station. Their gas does contain up to 10% ethanol. The two Conoco stations that I am talking about is the one in front of Brookshire Bro. grocery store on Ruth and the one on Beglis Pkwy by WW Lewis and the Ford dealer. Those are the two places I fill up and they have stickers on their pump that states their gas contains no ethanol.
Everything in that post was referring to E85 and not E10 sorry for any confusion.
jimdana1942
oldtimer
The one at Brookshires now hAS STICKERS ON ALL THEIR PUMPS STATING 10% ETHANOL. iT CAUGHT ME OFF GUARD AS i HAVE BEEN GETTIN' MY GAS THERE FOR YEARS 'CAUSE IT WAS ALCOHOL FRee but not anymore. Don't know about the one by Lewis though.
