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vxmike 08-29-2004 05:44 PM

I've only had the misfortune to fill up with Ethanol gas once (Iowa), and I estimate it took almost 20% off my mileage. It's cheaper per gallon, but actually costs a LOT more once the lower mileage is factored in.

Was this a fluke, or does everyone do poorly on Ethanol? I wonder if lean burn is compatible with it?

xcel 08-30-2004 12:55 AM

Hi VXmike:

___Are you speaking of E10 like what most of us have to use here in the Midwest are stuck with (loss of maybe 5%) or E85 + which will not only cause a CEL to pop if you are lucky but would effect fuel economy by maybe 15 - 20% overall?

___Good Luck

___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Hunt Club Farms Landscaping Ltd.
___Waynegerdes@earthlink.net


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