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Did you watch the video? From your reply it sounds like you didn't. The point of the video mainly is that if you use E-15 you will VOID your car's warranty. Is E-15 intended for flex fuel vehicles? Sure. But how many everyday car owners really understand the ins and outs of what gas is and isn't ok for their car? How many people who are used to using E10 will see E15 and think "oh, I love being GREEN and it's a few cents less so I'll use that!!" in their NON-flex fuel car and void their warranty? And if the automakers listed in the new story are stating it will void the warranty you can be sure there is at least enough concern from the effects of E15 that they do not want to be on the hook for the repair bills. No where in the video did
I see a claim about the fuel left in the pumps hose - where did you get that from??? As to E10 being OK, perhaps you are happy with it, all I know is that it ruins gas mileage and provides ZERO benefit in cars built since catalytic converters were made mandatory. ZERO benefit, no reduction in emissions compared to the same cat equipped car running straight gas. But it does have less energy content and WILL reduce your gas milage. It will also damage the fuel system parts more than if there was no ethanol in the gas although at the 10% level is not usually a problem that happens fast enough that you can pin it directly on the E10. Is AAA part of your "conspiracy" allegation? From their website... A AAA survey last fall found that only 12 million out of the 240 million light-duty vehicles on the roads were approved by manufacturers to use E15. Thirteen manufacturers stated that the use of E15 may void warranty coverage. AAA’s automotive engineering experts believe that sustained use of E15 could result in costly problems such as accelerated engine wear and failure, fuel-system damage and false “check engine” lights in some cars. An overwhelming 95 percent of consumers surveyed by AAA were not familiar with E15, indicating a strong likelihood of consumer confusion leading to misfueling. Jim Delton
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