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Re: [T3] ethanol


On 22 Apr 2002, at 18:17, Jeff Palmer wrote:

> Gas stations here are being mandated to include 10% ethanol.  What are the
> implications for my 69 notchback?

Ethanol has slightly less energy content than gasoline, so you will get 
slightly lower gas mileage. With 10% ethanol you probably won't be able to 
see the difference.

Gasoline made with methanol can cause your rubber gas hoses to not last 
as long, but ethanol does not seem to be a problem.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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