Don't drink the E15 Kool-aid

[Dirk Diggler]

Somewhere on the front of the pump you should see something like this...

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If you don't see any label on a gas pump, assume it's 10% ethanol.


Now...I've never seen anything like this but I guess pumps like these are common out in the middle of the country...

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Top, as always, you're fantastic, a real mensch. I'll just stick to 87 just to be safe.

[7milesout]

I'll just stick to 87 just to be safe.

Not only that, but it's likely less expensive and better for the environment! Not joking. Due to 87 having more energy you'll get better mpg, making it a better value. And as I understand (meaning I don't know the fact), growing and processing corn for ethanol produces more burnt fossil fuels than it prevents!

[Mark]

Somewhere on the front of the pump you should see something like this...

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If you don't see any label on a gas pump, assume it's 10% ethanol.


Now...I've never seen anything like this but I guess pumps like these are common out in the middle of the country...

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The most popular gas station in my area has 16 gas pumps with 4 different hoses at each pump. All of the pumps have 87/E10, 88/E15, & 91/non-ethanol. The fourth choice is a mix of diesel or E85.

I can't say that I have seen E30 gas before, but 89 octane has been replaced with 88/E15 at some gas stations. 91 octane/non-ethanol gas is usually a big jump in price. If non-ethanol gas prevents small engine headaches, I don't mind paying the extra.

Once summer hits, my John Deere LX176 riding lawn mower will consume the most non-ethanol gas. The little 14 horsepower Kawasaki engine is still going strong after 29 years.