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Old 10-13-2011, 03:24 PM   #12 (permalink)
Allch Chcar
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Originally Posted by oil pan 4 View Post
Expect lower fuel economy.
Yep.
Ethanol has 2/3 the energy density per gallon.
Gasohol has 10% Ethanol, expect 3% loss in MPG. E15 should be 5% MAX.

I've read studies the difference is negligible between E10-E40, but I don't have first hand experience with it.
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