Date:         Fri, 30 Aug 2013 21:43:39 -0500
Reply-To:     JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Bad fuel economy (solution)
Comments: To: KIM BRENNAN <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
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Over tiome that difference begins to add up in dollars and cents. AND
what's worse - it's a false economy on fuel pricing. The only place we
do gain is MAYBE a little cleaner environment - but we are paying more
for less. Maybe the diesel folks have it right - even at higher fuel prices.

I'm concerned about a move towards more alcohol in the fuel. At 15% it
will kill most vintage cars like Vanagons.

John

On 8/30/2013 9:19 PM, KIM BRENNAN wrote:
> FWIW, I've seen (across 7 cars) a 10% reduction in fuel economy for the gas with 10% alcohol.
> Only in my camper was it a 20% reduction.
> This evening I confirmed, that with 10% alcohol gas, the fuel economy is only 11-12mpg, as opposed to 15-16mpg on pure gas.
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> On Aug 30, 2013, at 4:06 PM, Timmy Evens <monkey_lips@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
>
>> the btu's in a gallon of 10 % ethanol isn't much different than straight gas.  would not attribute to alcohol. maybe maybe bad O2 sensor?
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