RE: [Chrysler300] Ethanol-exempt vehicles?

["John Holst jholst@xxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300]" <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Vehicles in Iowa are not by law Ethanol Exempt. This is just
the fuel of choice. Any older (pre 1985 or so) gas engine or ATV, Marine
and Motor Cycle engines generally require a higher octane gas and 
it requires some creative searching to find it. Most stations still have
non-ethanol fuel available (87 and 91 octane) and as has been mentioned
marine dock stations are good sources. Also most General Aviation
airports sell the 80 and 100 LL fuel at a higher price premium. Used
Aviation fuel for several years and then switched to the 91 octane and
everything runs fine. I did destroy several small gas engines while
trying out the Ethanol fuel, and now avoid it entirely. On the road both
jeeps will run on the stuff but if given the choice will avoid it. Also
really gummed up the Onan generator carb with the stuff when it sat for
the winter once in the Motor Home.

When I still was flying we had to request a refund for the fuel used
because the Road Use TAX was collected at the pump. We always came out
paying more for the better fuel, and still wonder why the GA pilot wanted
to start using Ethanol in the first place after several years of trying
they did get it approved. Wonder how many engine failures could be
attributed to this new trend.

I live within 20 miles of 3 Ethanol producing plants and can see the
steam on the horizon on a clear day. We now farm 3300 acres of row crops
and every bushel goes to the plants. Feast or famine I don't know. The
price remains the same whether it goes into cows, corn Flakes or corn
bread. Given the option I will always choose non-Ethanol for the old
beast, and would be happy to pay a premium if necessary. If I were to
head West to California this could be a problem but so far have never
ventured further from home than a tank will take me. Guess I can be
thankful for my blessings.

John Holst, still winter in Iowa...

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Posted by: John Holst <jholst@xxxxxxxxx>

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