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Study: New E15 gas can ruin auto engines
Washington Examiner ^ | January 30, 2013 | Paul Bedard

Posted on 01/30/2013 1:37:21 PM PST by george76

The fuel industry's American Petroleum Institute tested the 15 percent ethanol gas approved in 2010 and found it gums up fuel systems, prompts "check engine" lights to come on, and messes with fuel gauge readings.

"Failure of these components could result in breakdowns that leave consumers stranded on busy roads and highways," said the industry report. Worse: API said the fuel problems--not found in E5 or E10 blends--aren't always covered by auto warranties.

The industry prefers pure fuel to an ethanol mix, but the report isn't likely to slow the administrations green push

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonexaminer.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: coal; corn; e15; e15gas; energy; engines; ethanol; gas; ntsa; opec; sierraclub; worksforthesheikhs
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1 posted on 01/30/2013 1:37:33 PM PST by george76
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Is this what’s killing my Highlander’s oxy sensors? Originals died at about 50,000, replacements now about dead at 85,000. Doesn’t seem right????


2 posted on 01/30/2013 1:42:28 PM PST by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra ( Ya can't pick up a turd by the clean end!)
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This is a "feature" in Obamaworld.

It forces the peasants to buy new vehicles made by union thugs.

3 posted on 01/30/2013 1:44:16 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (TYRANNY: When the people fear the politicians. LIBERTY: When the politicians fear the people.)
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To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra

I doubt if the Highlander guys will admit that....but if they ever ask if you use E15...you’d best deny it.

I believe that all of the US car-makers will cite their case by summer, and have the stuff off the market by next winter.


4 posted on 01/30/2013 1:45:05 PM PST by pepsionice
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To: george76

Link to ethanol-free gas stations in U.S. and Canada:

http://pure-gas.org/index.jsp


5 posted on 01/30/2013 1:45:27 PM PST by Brad from Tennessee (A politician can't give you anything he hasn't first stolen from you.)
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They will stop you from driving one way or another...........


6 posted on 01/30/2013 1:48:33 PM PST by Red Badger (Lincoln freed the slaves. Obama just got them ALL back......................)
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The left really doesn’t want the ordinary folks to have a private vehicle. They really want everyone to take the bus. If this forces normal people out of their cars, the left will be happy.

Of course, none of it applies to the ruling elite.


7 posted on 01/30/2013 1:50:45 PM PST by I want the USA back
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Any recommended fuel additives to combat this “gunk” buildup?


8 posted on 01/30/2013 1:52:29 PM PST by SengirV
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First they came for my small two-strokes... chain saws and weedwhackers... then they came for my small engine four-strokes... lawn mowers and outboards... all the while burning the corn we use for food... and now they want to wreck my automobile!


9 posted on 01/30/2013 1:54:23 PM PST by Pearls Before Swine
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Damn communists Democrats are destroying America. Communism never works but the damage it leaves behind take many years to recover. Thanks to King Obama and his communists Administration Americans will regret not being more aware of who he is. I wonder how my lawn mover will take this mix.
10 posted on 01/30/2013 1:56:19 PM PST by Logical me
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11 posted on 01/30/2013 1:56:29 PM PST by Diogenesis (Vi veri veniversum vivus vici)
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Tyrannical rat bastards - deny my annual tag renewal unless I can pass their emission standards, then fill gas supplies with crap that ruin the ability to pass the test!


12 posted on 01/30/2013 1:56:33 PM PST by GizmosAndGadgets (How Free Are You In America Today?)
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You “think” there are NO problems with E10 garbage. Just check around any boat marina and get the truth of the vast damage done to various systems in the marine environment.
Also check the thousands of owners of snow blowers, lawn mowers and other small “gasoline” engines. The damage totals into the many millions.
The problem seems to occur in those engines that are NOT started and run each day, as is most autos. The victims of this “fuel” are those that may, and usually do, sit idle for many days at a time.


13 posted on 01/30/2013 1:56:44 PM PST by CaptainAmiigaf (NY TIMES: "We print the news as it fits our views")
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Well great! No we will be stranded along a road on a dark night without a gun to protect ourselves....


14 posted on 01/30/2013 1:59:36 PM PST by illiac (If we don't change directions soon, we'll get where we're going)
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no = now


15 posted on 01/30/2013 2:00:19 PM PST by illiac (If we don't change directions soon, we'll get where we're going)
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More blown-up engines - more Cash for Clunkers = more sales for Government Motors = Increased Economic Activity.

So you see, it all works for them.


16 posted on 01/30/2013 2:02:10 PM PST by Buckeye McFrog
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What does the EPA care about costing consumers tens of billion in repairs?


17 posted on 01/30/2013 2:04:27 PM PST by Blood of Tyrants (There is no requirement to show need in order to exercise your rights.)
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"You poor, stupid, worthless suckers.
These Laws are NEVER for us, our families, or staff (or illegals).
"

18 posted on 01/30/2013 2:05:12 PM PST by Diogenesis (Vi veri veniversum vivus vici)
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To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra

Check the label on the pump where normally fill up.


19 posted on 01/30/2013 2:05:17 PM PST by Blood of Tyrants (There is no requirement to show need in order to exercise your rights.)
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To: Buckeye McFrog

Yep! Knock on effect equals Progressivism.


20 posted on 01/30/2013 2:06:44 PM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear (Great vid by ShorelineMike! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOZjJk6nbD4&feature=plcp)
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