Date:         Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:56:44 -0500
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Ethanol "enriched" fuel and '85 Westy
Comments: To: Scott Chapman <scott_list@MISCHKO.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <4BB3EED1.2040405@mischko.com>
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---- Scott Chapman <scott_list@MISCHKO.COM> wrote:
> Is this ethanol added to fuel going to cause problems with my "new" Westy?
>
> Is there anything to be done to mitigate it if it's a problem?
>
> Thanks,
> Scott

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the owner's manual with my '91 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile (Westy to most of you) with original waterboxer 2.1 engine says to avoid alcoholic fuel if possible.  Here in Oklahoma we generally have a choice, with non-alcoholic gasoline running about 8 -10 cents more per gallon than alcoholic for regular grade (87 octane hereabouts).  When traveling I've found there is often no choice.  I get a little poorer fuel mileage, but I can't tell that it's hurt the vehicle.

David McNeely