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fatherlarry
09-09-2006, 11:29 AM
10% Ethanol

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Has anyone used E10 in their Z's yet, and if so, have you had any problems? Do you see any benefits? I know Sunoco here on the eastcoast discontined 94 octane and now is offering 93 Octane with E10. Hess is still pure. I am worried about storage over the winter if I use the E10, as they say ethanol can corrode gas lines and destroy fuel injectors if the car isn't being used for a long period. I know ethanol increases octane and therefore may increase performance, however, there are too many "ifs". Also, gas economy is reduced by 28%. So if you're paying $3 a gal for premium mixed with E10, its really like paying about $3.99 a gal for reduced gas mileage.

This administration seems to be pushing it, but I don't see the benefit, only to large energy corporations.:usaribbon

fatherlarry
09-10-2006, 10:10 AM
Ethanol fuel in the United States


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethanol_fuel_in_the_United_States