[DeTomaso] Ethanol "enriched" (diluted) fuel

[michael@michaelshortt.com]

Plus it doesn't last long, in cars that don't typically get driven lots of
miles, not a good thing.
10% spoils in a 4-8 weeks.

Michael


On Thu, Jan 10, 2013 at 2:46 PM, <JDeRyke at aol.com> wrote:

> 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
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