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Old 12-10-2008, 05:33 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by i_am_socket View Post
Pretty much every study I've looked at that says "ethanol is better" is using an engine designed to run on it. That's awesome that they can get better milage, but there's still 200,000,000 vehicles on the road right now using a fuel they weren't designed for that are getting worse milage.
I have gotten better mileage with ethanol in 3 different cars. A 2.0L, 3.0L, and a 1.6L. None were approved or modified for it. The mileage peaked at E20 blend. I know that's not the norm but maybe it has to do with driving style. Until I got to a blend of E50 did the cost per mile head the wrong way.
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