0% Ethanol, Questions Options

[JmuRiz]

I’d have to drive 45 min each way to get some, doesn’t exactly work out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) if there was some close I’d get it even if it were $2/gal more than the crazy costs around here.

[sechszylinder]

I‘ve had no problems running my 2.0 l 4 cylinder d-jet engine with E5 and E10 as sold in germany at our gas stations.
At least 10 years of trouble free driving …
One thing is for sure, that you should have an eye on your fuel lines, since they get brittle over the time, if you do not have ethanol capable hoses.

I really didn't get it it. What should happen, besides the fuel lines getting brittle, which can be avoided by using the right ones?
I mean, the fuel system of our cars is really that simple and , correct me if i‘m wrong, even the knock resistance is higher with an higher amount of ethanol ?

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[mb911]

I should clarify the next county is a 10 minute drive so I use 91 non ethonal in my 914, lawnmower, boat but my kids use 87 ethonal on their 944s cause well they are young and cheap. They do sell race fuel 100 octane locally for 6-7 dollars per gallon

[Superhawk996]

Baffled by two things:

1. This thread is still going strong 6 months later.
2. Folks don’t realize ethanol in gasoline is nothing new.

Ethanol in gas history.
https://www.eia.gov/kids/history-of-energy/...nes/ethanol.php

Lots of people were getting “Gasahol” without even realizing it before pump sampling and labeling requirements came into existence. Ethanol has been around since 914s were new.

Do I favor its nationwide mandate? Nope.

Would I rather have pure gas? Yup.

Is Ethanol blend the worst thing to happen in the automotive world and responsible for all the fuel system issues it’s blamed for? Nope.

Anyone remember having to add HEET (alcohol) additive to gas in the dead cold of winter to keep fuel systems from freezing? I sure do!

[mb911]

So the unique thing for me at least as part of my K&n filter test for a former employer I also did fuel testing. I really stay out as much as possible of several threads because everyone argues. Those typically are welding ( seems everyone is an expert ) k&n filters, and fuel. I caved on the last one just now.

[Superhawk996]

So the unique thing for me at least as part of my K&n filter test for a former employer I also did fuel testing. I really stay out as much as possible of several threads because everyone argues. Those typically are welding ( seems everyone is an expert ) k&n filters, and fuel. I caved on the last one just now.

I need to heed your wisdom

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[mb911]

So the unique thing for me at least as part of my K&n filter test for a former employer I also did fuel testing. I really stay out as much as possible of several threads because everyone argues. Those typically are welding ( seems everyone is an expert ) k&n filters, and fuel. I caved on the last one just now.

I need to heed your wisdom

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The welding thing bothers me the most but I just bite my lip. I equate that this- just because I own a computer does not mean I am a computer programmer but for some reason if my neighbor buys a welder they have become and expert and share all kinds of “knowledge “ lol. If you search I once did a huge explanation on welding /types/ brands and within 2 posts they were discussing how awesome their harbor freight flux core machine welded in some structural panels . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)