| BERTHA | -- 08-28-2013 @ 3:55 AM |
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We now have two stations nearby that offer 91 no ethenol gas. Other than not being able to take advantage of the higher number, any reason NOT to switch? Bob "it's only original once""
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| supereal | -- 08-28-2013 @ 1:07 PM |
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Virtually all fuel today contains some alcohol. It is introduced during shipment, or via the pumps when some fuel is left in the system from the last use. Most of our collector cars are now able to tolerate the ethanol because suscepible parts, mostly rubber, have failed long ago and were replaced with nitrile based components. Here, in Iowa, it has been announced that the major pipeline will no longer transport 91 octane non alcohol fuel starting in September. It is estimated that this will increase the cost of such fuel by at least 50 cents a gallon, if available at all. This is coupled with a coming mandate to increase alcohol content to 15%. Tests have shown that this will result in damage to small engines, such as lawnmowers, etc. Small engine shops have reported such problems with even lower alcohol content. The fuel industry appears to be unconcerned about such problems, which can further damage to old car hobby.
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| TomO | -- 09-01-2013 @ 8:57 AM |
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The only reason that I can give is that you will be paying more with no benefit. The ethanol in the gas makes it deteriorate faster, but it is less expensive to add Stabil or another fuel stabilizer for storage. Tom
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