On Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:30:09 -0400, Retired VIP wrote:
> On Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:17:37 -0500, Newbie <newbie@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
>>I see this cheaper gas on some stations: E85 for $3/g when unleaded reg
>>is $4/g. However, some say it is bad for car engines (I have 98 Camry).
>>If so, what is it aimed at? :)
>
> E85 gasoline is 85% ethanol, 15% gasoline. Ethanol has less heating
> energy per gallon than gasoline plus it is a much stronger solvent. It
> will give less mileage than straight gasoline plus it tends to degrade
> or dissolve some plastic and rubber components of the fuel system
> unless the fuel system is designed to use E85. Your '98 Camry isn't
> so, although it will run fine for a while, you will end up with a
> major repair bill is you use if for an extended period of time. Stick
> with straight gasoline and, if possible, I would stay away from
> ethanol at any percentage.
>
> Jack
Then I'm in trouble. We have had 10% Ethanol in Mass for quite a while...
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