(Valium @ Nov. 03 2006,19:30)
(Turbo-Torch @ Nov. 03 2006,21:20) I've never heard of 20% being used. Cars are only required to be designed for 10%. If there are gas stations selling 20% I hope they have big bold red warning lables on the pumps. We have plenty of E85 stations around here too but they make it loud and clear as to what you're putting in your tank.
Well, lets see here...Minnesota may be one of the only states going to this new 20% blend, but its a reality in MN. There waas a big stink about it because basically all car makers, small enging makers state they can use upto 10% ethanol and still have a warranty...ok, so now at 20% it looks like our little test bed of a state for the nation in concerns to ethanol will basically void any manufacturer warranty.
Politicians have kept the concerns and the talk to a minimum, and for obvious good reason, however the issue does come up on talk radio.
As far as running the oxygen stuff or ethanol stuff, Ive had no issues running it....the concern comes when leaving a tank of it sit for 5 or 6 months out of the year.
Im no expert in this field of fuel, but the 20% ethanol will be comming sooner or later...its a great way to keep the corn farmers happy....a whole other world of politics. The only way it wont be a reality is if us MN folks start blowing up our cars, and file class action lawsuits, if there is an issue.