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bogiediver · 12-31-2011, 12:24 PM

The attempted move to 15% (E15) ethanol is receiving major push back from engine manufacturers.

First the EPA approved E15 for cars 2007 and newer, then EPA changed that to 2001 and newer. But car mfgs are holding the line saying anything greater than E10 should be for flex fuel vehicles only. Motorcycle mfgs are saying E15 will be destructive, same with snowmobiles and small engine mfgs.

What I don't get - what someone above pointed out - why use something that actually ends up costing you more to use (lower price more than offset by needing to use more to travel the same distance) and is potentially harmful to your mechanicals?

JMHO

(PS - off topic - Tom W - did you get my private message?)

12-31-2011, 12:24 PM	#15
bogiediver Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 290	Re: E-85 ??? The attempted move to 15% (E15) ethanol is receiving major push back from engine manufacturers. First the EPA approved E15 for cars 2007 and newer, then EPA changed that to 2001 and newer. But car mfgs are holding the line saying anything greater than E10 should be for flex fuel vehicles only. Motorcycle mfgs are saying E15 will be destructive, same with snowmobiles and small engine mfgs. What I don't get - what someone above pointed out - why use something that actually ends up costing you more to use (lower price more than offset by needing to use more to travel the same distance) and is potentially harmful to your mechanicals? JMHO (PS - off topic - Tom W - did you get my private message?) __________________ - bogie '31 (Mostly) Roadster