Automaker tests show damage to older car engines from running on E15 ethanol

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  1. cwerdna

    cwerdna Senior Member

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    Automaker tests show damage to older car engines from running on E15 ethanol

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    #1 cwerdna, May 23, 2012
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    And I remember all these same scare stories when unleaded petrol was introduced.

    If you have an older car, run in on normal unleaded. You have a car that can run on E15, then use E15 when you're able.
     
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    That's fine advice as long as you have the choice.
     
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