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Old 01-18-2011, 12:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ForcedInduction View Post
That is false information, ethanol will not harm engines.
It sure isn't good for them.

Ethanol damages 2-stroke engines:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25936782/ns/business-consumer_news/

Problems in standard (older) automobile engines:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E85_in_standard_engines#Problems
(also some info in the intro section)

Popular Mechanics article:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/alternative-fuel/biofuels/e15-gasoline-damage-engine
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