03-08-2014, 10:26 AM
(03-08-2014, 10:16 AM)Tripod_imp Wrote: Being a farmer, I don't mind the government subsidizing ethanol production... It get's the corn price up!!Yes, I know, there are many downsides. Just wanted to give an example that not everyone is against ethanol...
(of course, I use pure gas in all my vintage cars, motorcycles, scooters, and also all my newer small engines, chainsaws, leaf blowers, etc.)
The majority of problems crop up with fuel system components that weren't designed to deal with ethanol (usually found in older vehicles). E10 has been (EPA) mandated in my area for about 15 yrs. When it first showed up it caused problems with my '69 ragtop Mercury and my '59 Cessna. Never had an issue using it in modern vehicles that are designed to handle it.

Yes, I know, there are many downsides. Just wanted to give an example that not everyone is against ethanol...