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Sunday Althouse asked:
Why can't I buy gas without ethanol in it?
Like Ms. Althouse, I've noticed the dramatic decrease in mpg as a result of burning a mixture of gasoline and ethanol. I've seen between a 10 and 20% reduction in my Tundra's mpg. (The exact decrease is variable and depends upon how much ethanol is in the mix. Since all the pumps say "up to 10%, it's tough to figure what you're going to get with each tankful.) At first I thought it was just due to the cold and use of the 4-wheel drive more frequently, but now.... I've also heard some horror stories about ethanol and gaskets. Not. Compatible.
Instead of getting 360 miles on a tank of fuel, I'm getting closer to 270-300 miles. That means I have to burn more fuel to cover the same distance. It would seem to me that if the goal of greenies was to find an alternative fuel, one that did not produce 20% more gases for the same distance traveled would be preferred.
Go on and read the comments at Althouse's post. No one is happy.
Today, Althouse asks:
But what if I don't want my car running on cheese?
Yeah, she's in Wisconsin but still.... I mean, is there nothing cheese can't do?
Showing posts with label Alternative Fuels. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alternative Fuels. Show all posts
Monday, February 16, 2009
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