[DeTomaso] Ethanol "enriched" (diluted) fuel

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

Poor mileage is only one factor. According to some reports, the real 
problem is that ALL U.S. auto manufacturers will void any factory warranty on cars 
burning over 10% ethanol, due to the very high risk of engine damage. The 
Gov't is quietly fighting this battle, too but you'll not read anything in 
the liberal press on it. 
10% is marginally OK if you can stand the drop in efficiency, and at that 
it better be a late model 'cause old cars don't work too well on even 10% 
unless specifically modified to accept it. Corrosion, rubber damage -the list 
goes on. One highly tuned 351-C Pantera I drove wouldn't even start on the 
starter on 10%; it had to be bump-started and when finally running, it pinged 
at IDLE. The owner degassed it and powered his lawn mower all summer with 
the stuff. FWIW- J Deryke