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the plan to increase methanol to 15%

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posted by  Goatman on  Wed Oct 13 12:33 CST 2010
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Hello,


It is ETHANOL. not methanol!!!
http://www.bankrate.com/financing/cars/max-ethanol-blend-upped-to-15-percent/
http://www.whsv.com/news/headlines/EPA_Approves_More_Ethanol_in_Fuel_104900984.html?ref=984
http://www.radioiowa.com/2010/10/13/reaction-mixed-on-epa-action-on-e-15-ethanol/

The polyamide fuel line used in the fuel system is not highly resistant to alcohols.

http://flo-products.com/floprod/fretubpchemical.html


I agree with the legislation, and I am also of the opinion that this post should be on the opinion forum.


Goatman






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