New E15 Fuel Can Ruin Engines

[KeepingItReal]

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[Jim 9922]

Nothing new ... our government wizz kids at work as usual!:swear:

[Golfingnut]

Sorry, but it is just another Hoax.

http://www.snopes.com/politics/gasoline/e15.asp

Please people do research first. Some folks will believe hoaxes and that could cause them undue stress. We all must look for the truth rather than a way to upset someone.

[BobandMarilyn]

Sorry, but it is just another Hoax.

snopes.com: E15 Gasoline (http://www.snopes.com/politics/gasoline/e15.asp)

Please people do research first. Some folks will believe hoaxes and that could cause them undue stress. We all must look for the truth rather than a way to upset someone.

What are you suggesting is a hoax? The snopes article confirms risk from E-15 in certain vehicles, and states that a number of automobile manufacturers will not cover E-15 related damages under warranty. What am I missing.

[Golfingnut]

What are you suggesting is a hoax? The snopes article confirms risk from E-15 in certain vehicles, and states that a number of automobile manufacturers will not cover E-15 related damages under warranty. What am I missing.

vehicles manufactured prior to 2001. i.e. Classic vehicles. People that own classic cars are aware for the most part the actions of ethanol.

[villages07]

It's not a total hoax...there is some validity. First I have heard of it and I thank the OP for raising awareness.

Perhaps the biggest impact around here is for gas golf carts ... if they get that 1/3 of a gallon of the E10 "spillover" in a small fillup, could it impact their engine? I'll defer to Frank7 and other golf cart experts for the facts.

I wouldn't necessarily call a 1998-2000 car a "classic" ... I doubt these vehicle owners are aware of the impending changes. It does sound like it's a new mix and not widely distributed....yet.

[oldguy50]

Despite what the EPA states, E-15 fuel is still bad for several reasons. For vehicles that sit for extended periods of time fuel seperation occurs thus reducing octane and fuel stability. Secondly, anothe 5% of ethanol further serves as a moisture magnet and plays havoc with marine and over the road vehicles. Thirdly, fuel efficency drops with the increase of ethanol. Furthermore, how much more do we wish to pay for food? If you have another drought situation the competition between food and fuel sources will show up in the form of higher food costs to us.