Todays Gas for Daily drivers

[RPOLS3]

Haven't been able to find anything for several years around here (Northern Illinois) that is pure gas anymore. Highest octane (unless a place has racing gas) is usually 91 or 93 at most stations around here.

Ethanol has less energy than pure gas so yes it will provide less mileage than 100% pure gas. I know your question was about daily drivers but the real issue for the older cars is how the ethanol affects the seals/hoses/gaskets of the fuel systems on the older cars that are not designed to handle ethanol. It is a huge issue in the marine/boating world. I use the marine formula sta-bil fuel additive in the cars and boats for longer storage as it is supposed to help prevent the ethanol from causing the damage it does over time.

Jake

[WILMASBOYL78]

Corn was meant to eat...not to fuel cars and trucks.

Ethanol has been a huge benefit to the small engine repair business...these guys are really making out. We had some stations locally that sold ethanol-free fuel...that has ended..they are not allowed to buy it wholesale in NY for sale at street level. Some stations sell fuel aleady mixed with an ethanol stabilizer....seems ridiculous! We buy low lead AV gas for all the older cars, lawn tractor, chain saws, outboards, etc...it burns clean and there are no contamination issues.

Maybe this is why sweet corn is $6 per dozen now...almost like buying gas [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif[/img]

wilma

[Salvatore]

I am with you Tommy!

[budnate]

I have this saved, http://pure-gas.org/