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ethanol blended gas!

Old Jul 8, 2008 | 07:24 AM
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Are you guys losing mileage because of the 10% ethanol blended gas that seems to be everywhere now?
I was getting 25-30% less mileage when using it ... where I live most of the stations have switched to it.
same price, less mileage, more fill-ups = one mad !@#$%^&* !!!!

your opinions?
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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Haven't been riding... waiting on backordered parts which = one mad !@#$%^&*!!
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 08:57 AM
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I haven't noticed any change....I don't think too many stations around me have made the switch yet
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 09:52 AM
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i havent noticed...but i dont remember when there wasnt ethanol in gas...[&:]
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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My buddy and I just drove across country from CA to MI in his Silverado and most of those states on the way had ethanol blended gas that was cheaper, 10-15 cents/gal, but didn't get as good of gas mileage. they had it for mid grade usually which made mid grade cheaper than regular. I always throw premium in my bikeso most places don't have a premium ethanol blend.And actually it's not that good for your engine, our cars/truck are designed to run on gasoline, not a mixture of different crap. Newer cars can do it but still, whats the point when your not gonna get as good of mileage?
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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Most places are "UP TO 10%". So it can vary.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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...and its only gonna increase. There is one station that I know of that has ethanol free gas and its about 30-45min from my apartment. Its by my buddy's lake house. So whenever we go up there we be sure to fill up. lol!
 
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