On Aug 1, 8:30=A0am, Retired VIP <jackj.extradots....@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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wrote:
> On Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:17:37 -0500, Newbie <new...@[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. =A0Ethanol 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. =A0Your '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
Regular gas is 10% alcohol, for years the gas companys tried to
convince us that was bad for your car. But it does give much less
power-mpg, and when you figure the lower price and lower mpg gasolene
is a better deal.
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