Ethanol fad? - Page 2

Ford Man · 04-15-2009, 07:14 AM

The first I remember them putting ethanol in gas was during the oil embargo in the early 70's and it's been on the increase ever since then. Citgo here in NC must have a higher ethanol percentage that some of the other stations, because every time I've tried using it in my '88 Escort mileage will drop about 10-15%. Guess what they no longer get any of my business even if they are $.02-$.05 a gallon cheaper than most stations. 10%-15% better mileage is like getting it $.20-$30 a gallon cheaper. I don't think ethanol is a fad that we'll see disappear anytime in the near future, only if they can find something else cheaper to put in the gas that cut our mileage.

ecofarmer · 04-15-2009, 12:56 PM

Is there any one out there that test the % of ethanol in there gas? I think the VA law is 10% ethanol most be mixed in with the gas. But all the stations have a max ethanol of 10% posted on there pumps. I?m not sure if premium has ethanol or not but, the computer on my Yaris is mapped to run 85 octane with a 10% max ethanol. Running higher octane dose not do anything for it.

I feel I?m getting shafted by getting more then 10% as posted or the stations are busting the law. I?m sure with them bump mixing the gas they can keep there tanks at 9 to 11%.

bowtieguy · 04-15-2009, 01:13 PM

a fad? nope. in fact it's % in gas may go UP!...

http://www.gassavers.org/showthread.php?t=10346

**Jay2TheRescue** · 04-15-2009, 01:29 PM

I've been threatening to test my ethanol content, but I haven't done it yet. I picked up some 10ml graduated cylinders though.

-Jay

ecofarmer · 04-15-2009, 01:40 PM

I’m still thinking of a decent way to test at the pump. I was planning to buy the tube you add water and gas to that has the marks on it. But would need to carry funnels and stuff.

I still have not made any phone calls to find out 100% of what the state laws are on this but am planning on getting it all together in the next few weeks.