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Forced to be foolishly fuelish

NMPolitics.net -- Shuckins! At my gas station this week was the dreaded note on the pump: “This gasoline now contains ethanol.” I have changed stations several times this last year to keep from buying E10, gasoline laced with 10 percent ethanol. This move to ethanol laced gasoline is political in nature. I have three major objections to being forced to use E10.

First, the BTU (energy) content of E10 is not as high as regular gasoline, so I surrender gas mileage. I already drive carefully and under the speed limit to boost gas mileage so this will not “break the bank” in my life. However, I do not want to spend money foolishly fuelish.

Further, my 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis reacts to E10 with a warning to “Check Engine” which means the oxygen sensors in my car puke with E10.

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Submitted Sep 03, 2010 By: liltruckman

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kelsielee Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,389 Points:672,025 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2010 6:46:42 PM Ignore kelsielee Report Abuse I am not sure where to find any gas in our area that does not have ethanol in it.
kkimes All-Star Author Illinois Posts:683 Points:1,092,465 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 10:05:55 PM Ignore kkimes Report Abuse Wait a minute. This guy has a Ph.D. and he is still calling this corn food? If he wants to eat field corn, I'll send him a bushel for free. My only requirement is that I get to watch him eat the whole thing. That would be a lot of fun.
BMW2014 Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,794 Points:364,300 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 4:07:57 PM Ignore BMW2014 Report Abuse 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis might be on recall list.
kag2010 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:2,889 Points:560,435 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 1:12:35 PM Ignore kag2010 Report Abuse e10 no good.
PDQBlues Champion Author San Diego Posts:4,706 Points:980,350 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 12:42:35 PM Ignore PDQBlues Report Abuse Yep, I'm agree with the author, too. The production of fuel ethanol from food (e.g., corn) is unethical. It drives up the price of food, which in turns increases world starvation. Dump the government subsidies for ethanol!
TripleHs Champion Author Austin Posts:1,300 Points:493,330 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 12:03:50 PM Ignore TripleHs Report Abuse politicians and activitiests always tend to sell things on its positive side or only tell people what they like to hear but not the flip side
TripleHs Champion Author Austin Posts:1,300 Points:493,330 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 11:58:21 AM Ignore TripleHs Report Abuse completely agree with the author that the use of ethanol is somewhat politically motivated and needs to be more carefully evaluated and reviewed before it becomes mandated (directly or indirectly) ... It has become a trend to be politically correct ... sad for the county ...
SUPERQUACK Champion Author Sacramento Posts:3,980 Points:1,485,665 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 10:18:38 AM Ignore SUPERQUACK Report Abuse Why sell ethanol if cars are harmed by it, Is ther any positive effect
Amplion Champion Author Oregon Posts:4,237 Points:1,398,310 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 9:21:49 AM Ignore Amplion Report Abuse BAN ETHANOL VOTE OUT POLITICIANS WHO SUPPORT ETHANOL, NOVEMBER WILL SOON BE HERE
Hilsgal Sophomore Author Utah Posts:229 Points:236,440 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 9:01:20 AM Ignore Hilsgal Report Abuse Hmmm - I haven't seen that sign on any of the gas pumps around here. Maybe they don't post it. Gotta pay attention the next time when I fill up.
ramammoth Champion Author Modesto Posts:1,389 Points:278,565 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 8:54:25 AM Ignore ramammoth Report Abuse Boo hoo. Driving is still a privelege, not a right. Sounds like a crappy car to me.
PaylessKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:6,105 Points:1,123,475 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 8:19:08 AM Ignore PaylessKY Report Abuse There are not too many places to by gas with out ethanol. In the area where I live, ethanol is mandated. Gas stations listed on the Top Tier list, have ethanol 8 to 10%.
realtorguzzler Champion Author Florida Posts:1,488 Points:259,210 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 7:58:07 AM Ignore realtorguzzler Report Abuse Honestly I never pay attention of what's in it. Maybe now I should as it affects the performance of cars.
bluehawk43 All-Star Author Arkansas Posts:679 Points:503,890 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 6:43:26 AM Ignore bluehawk43 Report Abuse It's getting to where you can't find regular gas.
Terrapinone Champion Author Baltimore Posts:3,126 Points:1,525,795 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 6:22:25 AM Ignore Terrapinone Report Abuse Shoving ethanol down our throats whether we want it or not.