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  1. 04-20-2006, 06:47 AM #1
    Bobby Smith
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    Ethanol enhanced fuel question

    The SW portion of VA is going to a 10% enthanol blend of fuel in the next week or so. Does anyone have knowledge of possible effects on older 911's? I have a couple of cars with MFI, but I most concerned with a 3.0 CIS injected early car.
    Any thoughts on this?
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  2. 04-20-2006, 07:44 AM #2
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    Everything I've read is that 10% ethanol has no issues; we've had it in WA for years. It's the E85 that will most likely never run on MFI. I think the lubricity of fuel is the key to MFI pumps living a long life; ethanol doesn't offer much in that department.
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  3. 04-20-2006, 09:34 AM #3
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    So, maybe add a little "Marvel Mystery Oil" to get the lube back???
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    Orygun has been using EtOH fuels in the winter for years. Expect lower gas milage (5-10%) and think about an additive like Stabil to help keep the crud the EtOH attarcts in suspensiopna nd out of your tank. .
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