Posted by jimg.allentown on November 18, 2014 at 10:02:32 from (98.115.105.174):
In Reply to: Re: Who's Ethanol posted by Ted in NE-OH on November 18, 2014 at 09:47:31:
So many times I hear (read) that tired old line "never had any trouble." In reality, you may have had trouble, and blamed it on something else. In any case, that statement does NOT constitute scientific proof. Here are some facts:
1) Ethanol DOES attack rubber components in fuel systems. A proven FACT.
2) Auto parts stores in my area report sales of replacement fuel pumps increased by ORDERS OF MAGNITUDE with the increased use of ethanol and the reduced availability of non-ethanol fuel. While this does not constitute scientific proof, it does point to a trend.
3) Ethanol is hygroscopic. That means that it will absorb water from the humidity in the atmosphere. At some point, phase separation will occur.
4) Ethanol contains less BTUs of usable energy per unit as compared to petroleum fuels. This results in a loss of fuel economy. Laws of physics make this one true without further scientific proof required.
The bottom line is this: Follow the money. If you live in the northeast, you will likely be unhappy with the ethanol in the fuel.
If you are a Midwestern corn farmer, you will LOVE ethanol. After all, it pays you a living, and a good one at that. When $4.00 corn is selling for $12.00 to ethanol plants, how could you not like it???
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