Posted by gmharris [71.105.34.147] on Monday, January 12, 2015 at 13:41:47 :
In Reply to: Re: I wouldn't be afraid to use it posted by mannyc [96.224.210.179] on Monday, January 12, 2015 at 08:47:48 :
E15 contains 50 percent (obviously) more ethanol than E10 and is probably several times more corrosive to plastic and steel. Fuel companies deliver E15 in trucks with stainless steel tanks.
Turning food into fuel doesn't make sense. Food will cost more. The big agri-businesses are pushing ethanol for their own benefit. It takes a lot of diesel to farm. We aren't saving much petroleum by using ethanol.
Yep, you can void your car warranty by using improper fuel.
From Auto Blog: "Using the 85-percent gasoline mix in older cars, lawnmowers or boats is prohibited by law because the fuel may cause damage to vehicle systems. That's pretty rough, but according to Consumer Reports, that's still not enough for many car companies. According to the institute, nine automakers thus far have made it clear that they won't honor warranties of older vehicles found to be running E15 through their systems. Toyota, General Motors and Chrysler are all among those manufacturers."
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