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Old 12-03-2010, 06:16 PM   #13 (permalink)
NHRABill
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I have not seen an E85 in the entire state where I live and only a few times in travels to other areas. The only concern I have ever heard regarding E85 is that it dries the gaskets and causes them to leak.

That was more concern from a friend that is a mechanic and responsible for ambulances in Indiana they converted a few over and we were talking about beneits from cork to pressed paper or liquid gaskets not knowing anything about E85 I was surprised by his findings I guess newer vehicles equipped to handle the fuel have the proper gaskets to resist such issues as he was having. All stations selling normal fuel are badged with 10% ethanol labels for at least 4 years now
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