The EPA is going to change the gasoline that already contains 10% ethanol to 15% ethanol starting May 1st, Wouldn't that damage our small engine and log splinter?
The EPA is going to change the gasoline that already contains 10% ethanol to 15% ethanol
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GG Woody
Feeling the Heat
What a brilliant way to mitigate oil delivery issues...
Hopefully another 5% doesn't cause too many headaches...
I don't know that there is any truth to it, but I have heard that fuel mileage suffer, so we will need more fuel.
My fuel kilometer-age in my truck has been worse in the last 4ish months, 450kms to 410kms per tank. I have been trying to figure out why as my truck seems to run same as ever, 2007 truck, not throwing codes, changed spark plugs anyways? I wonder if the ethanol has already been upped closer to that upper limit of 10%.
I wish I had an easy source of non ethanol.
Hopefully another 5% doesn't cause too many headaches...
I don't know that there is any truth to it, but I have heard that fuel mileage suffer, so we will need more fuel.
My fuel kilometer-age in my truck has been worse in the last 4ish months, 450kms to 410kms per tank. I have been trying to figure out why as my truck seems to run same as ever, 2007 truck, not throwing codes, changed spark plugs anyways? I wonder if the ethanol has already been upped closer to that upper limit of 10%.
I wish I had an easy source of non ethanol.
Yup...nothing but problems...just buy E0 rec fuel for the small engines. Costs more, but less trouble/$ in the end.
Not to mention that all this does is kick the can down the road...the extra demand put on farmers for more corn will just drive up diesel prices even more...which drives up our costs on EVERYTHING.
https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/ep...l Protection,all Americans through the summer.
More info if you want to read about, sounds temporary.
More info if you want to read about, sounds temporary.
CatfishHunter
Burning Hunk
Yup - since I started putting the E0 / Rec gas / non-oxy fuel into my carbureted toys, I haven't had to rebuild a carburetor. My truck is made to run on 89 octane or E15 (not E85) so I try to run E15 when I can find it. I get the same fuel mileage but typically save 20-30cents per gallon.
Whitenuckler
Minister of Fire
We have up to 15% too possible, but they don't tell us how much. I believe I am avoiding it but not 100% sure. They could use that stuff as fuel for BBQ's or outdoor stoves....very flammable...or make more and dextrose. I understand it fixes the octane issue though.
CatfishHunter
Burning Hunk
It's also important to know the difference between E15 and E85. One might think that they are the same, but definitely not. DO NOT USE E85 unless your car specifically says that it is a flex-fuel vehicle that can use E85.
nebraskacorn.gov
Most cars that run on regular unleaded are able to run on E15, which is gasoline with a blend of up to 15 percent ethanol. On the other hand, E85 gas is a flex fuel that contains 51% to 83% ethanol, depending on the region and season. Because of the higher ethanol content in E85, it should only be used in vehicles designed to handle flex fuel and not in cars that only use regular gasoline or a lower ethanol blend like E15. Check your owner’s manual to see if your car is suitable for E15 and E85.
E85 vs E15: What's the Difference? | Nebraska CornStalk
E15 and E85 are efficient, eco-friendly ethanol fuel blends. Learn more about why they’re a smart choice for fueling many modern cars and trucks.
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Is E15 the Same as E85?
While they both contain ethanol, E15 is not the same as E85. In fact, vehicles that use E15 may very well not be able to use E85, so it’s important to know which type of ethanol blend your car can handle.Most cars that run on regular unleaded are able to run on E15, which is gasoline with a blend of up to 15 percent ethanol. On the other hand, E85 gas is a flex fuel that contains 51% to 83% ethanol, depending on the region and season. Because of the higher ethanol content in E85, it should only be used in vehicles designed to handle flex fuel and not in cars that only use regular gasoline or a lower ethanol blend like E15. Check your owner’s manual to see if your car is suitable for E15 and E85.
I am quite a proponent to using renewable energy sources, but I have not convinced myself that alcohol (derived from agricultural products) qualifies as such. Lot of conflicting research out there suggests that at minimum it'll be a close call.
I also think that if one is willing to take agricultural land out of the resources for food production supply (which happens when one create fuel from e.g. corn) for the improvement of environmental issues, that it's environmentally much better to let them go wild again, than to replace food production with other monoculture usage.
And all that, with issues as mentioned above, means I'm not very happy about this.
But who cares what I think
I also think that if one is willing to take agricultural land out of the resources for food production supply (which happens when one create fuel from e.g. corn) for the improvement of environmental issues, that it's environmentally much better to let them go wild again, than to replace food production with other monoculture usage.
And all that, with issues as mentioned above, means I'm not very happy about this.
But who cares what I think
EbS-P
Minister of Fire
This was a government decision to try and boost commodity prices. It’s not like there is any benefit by upping to 15%. It’s a lever that can be pulled so it was. It’s not going to offset the increase in fertilizer costs for the up coming planting season.
It's Fabian style Cash for Clunkers. A link for those who value their clunkers: https://www.pure-gas.org/
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