Ethanol Question
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Ethanol Question
The gas station I normally use, in the last week put a small sticker on the pump saying that the gas may contain up to 10% ethanol. I had to fill up so did. Could there be an issue with using the gas. I have only filled up once, wanted to drive for 5-6 hours, and took off. I did not notice anything different with driving but was wondering if there were other issues I should be aware of. ETOH turning to H2O duing the combustion cycle and harming something internally.
I also have a 86 na that I filled up the same day.
Do I need to be concerned about the ethanol or change gas stations to one that does not contain it?
TIA,
Charles
I also have a 86 na that I filled up the same day.
Do I need to be concerned about the ethanol or change gas stations to one that does not contain it?
TIA,
Charles
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Around here only the mid-grade (89 octane) has ethanol in it. The 'premium' 91 octane is ethanol free.
I've run the ethanol 89 in my twin turbo Volvo okay but I haven't run it in my FD.
What was the octane rating on the fuel you put in?
I've run the ethanol 89 in my twin turbo Volvo okay but I haven't run it in my FD.
What was the octane rating on the fuel you put in?
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Around here only the mid-grade (89 octane) has ethanol in it. The 'premium' 91 octane is ethanol free.
btw, Mazda says do not use more than 10% ethanol in the FD. (Most cars of the day specified 10 or 15% max also)
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Been a couple of days since I have been on but the octane I use is 93. I only have 59,600 on car; engine has maybe 5,000. Just concerned. It wasn't boredom though. They had painted the concrete around the pump area and had wet paint sign. Paid more attention. At 59 though, you do pay more attention to things. Senility has not yet set in.
Thanks guys,
chagar
Thanks guys,
chagar
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