Ethanol for cars - Off topic - Naughty!

From: dgrev (dgrev@iinet.net.au)
Date: Mon May 15 2006 - 22:10:49 PDT

Glen

> Her company advises its customers to check their owner's manual and consult
> with the manufacturers to see what blend of ethanol their cars can use. The
> Web site http://www.e85fuel.com provides advice, too.

I have just finished reading the 34 page booklet on that site that deals
with the realities of ethanol. Very interesting off topic link, thanks!

One thing is for sure, none of us will be using it in any of our current
MVs unless we are planning a major rework of the vehicle. Particulary
the replacement of ALL alloy, brass and zinc parts (including parts
plated with those metals) and rubber that is in contact with the fuel.

The way of the future no doubt. Makes me wonder for just how much longer
we will be able to buy (supply, not price) petrol (America = gasoline)
to feed our MVs?

Petrol here is around $1.43 per litre, converted to US measurements and
currency, that is about US$4.20 per gallon.

Glad I don't live in England!

Regards
Doug
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