[Loyal Sedition]

I sincerely doubt that I am wrong.

I’ve seen too many other Fed. “Choices” become Fed. MANDATES!

My cars cannot tolerate even E-15, which is already in the works to become the unavoidable norm.
Then it will be E-20, 30-40 etc., until NO pre-computer cars can be driven unless the owner is VERY wealthy and buys custom fuel at some insane price, or has his engine rebuilt specifically to run Alky.

I remember the result when they took the Lead out of our gas, lots of cars destroyed due to valve recession (premature wear).

Lots of cars being ruined currently due to the removal of Zinc from the oil, to protect catalytic converters.
Without the Zinc engines without a roller valve train get flat cams, I know this to be true, it’s happened to THREE of my engines in the last five years.

I am a trained mechanic, and an enthusiast, I know very well where this bill is heading us.

[foxfield]

I was referring to your calling the bill "odious". Your other points are well taken.

I like the bill because it moves us closer to more fuel choices and free market determination of outcomes. Big government will always try to abuse it's power, but this bill is a step away from mandates. Stopping government mandates, subsidies, and other mischief is another problem.

I do wonder about the feasibility of making flex-fuel engines such that one could simply use any fuel (gasoline, methanol, ethanol) that is readily available. As a trained mechanic with much more expertise that I, what can you tell us about the feasibility of such a flex-fuel engine?

[usconservative]

Without the Zinc engines without a roller valve train get flat cams, I know this to be true, it’s happened to THREE of my engines in the last five years.

Oh this is just great. I recently bought a classic Corvette (C3) with the original V-8. How do I protect the engine and ensure I have oil wit Zinc in it? Is there a specific brand I can/should buy and/or stock up on?