On Aug 1, 1:40=A0pm, "Anthony Diodati" <mrbreezeet1NO S...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > On Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:17:37 -0500, Newbie <new...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> >>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? :)
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> > 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.
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> > Jack
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> I thought all gas had some ethanol in it?
> =A0Tony
A lot of gasoline has 10% ethanol. Almost all cars able to use this
without any problems, except that the cars get about 3% less than with
pure gasoline.
So using E10 (90% gasoline and 10% ethanol) is just fine for your car.
Jeff
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