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tytus03 · 07-22-2010, 04:09 PM

suddenly around here all the gas stations say "up to 10% ethanol" will that hurt the camaro?

tw3ss · 07-22-2010, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tytus03

suddenly around here all the gas stations say "up to 10% ethanol" will that hurt the camaro?

NO its everywhere.

axis · 07-22-2010, 04:16 PM

Unless you're in a special place, gas has always had 10% ethanol in it. At least for the last MANY years.

Gunmetal · 07-22-2010, 04:18 PM

same for Illinois and Missouri

ramar · 07-22-2010, 04:24 PM

We had trouble with our Bass Boat motor using the gas here in Missouri. Also any small engines, lawn mowers etc. I think ethanol eats the rubber, at least the gaskets on the boat motor had to be replaced. Anyway mechanic told us to put in the 91 octain this one gas station sells in town that has no ethanol. I started to put that gas in my V6 camaro and my gas mileage has improved and the car seems to run better. We now put the higher octane in everything we have except the Flex Fuel Avalanche. No issues for over a year where we had problems before.

cybercoaster · 07-22-2010, 04:44 PM

I only use 100% gas (still around here) at 91 octane. The user manual says you can use ethanol but not E85 or more then 10% ethanol or methanol (eats rubber etc.).

fee5fofum · 07-22-2010, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tytus03

suddenly around here all the gas stations say "up to 10% ethanol" will that hurt the camaro?

This should help you find Ethanol -Free Gas Stations in your State/Area :

http://pure-gas.org/index.jsp

Hope this info helps...

Rockhead · 07-22-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tw3ss

NO its everywhere.

Yup just like mustangs.

Markushi · 07-22-2010, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fee5fofum

This should help you find Ethanol -Free Gas Stations in your State/Area :

http://pure-gas.org/index.jsp

Hope this info helps...

Wow, there is none in Michigan.

hollywoodjose · 07-22-2010, 08:29 PM

there's none in the places i go the most here in WA, would it be bad to switch back and fourth? like since there's only a couple places I go that have it and all others dont.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-22-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tytus03

suddenly around here all the gas stations say "up to 10% ethanol" will that hurt the camaro?

Not at all. All vehicles from 1985 on have been designed to accept at least E10 blends.

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Originally Posted by hollywoodjose

Would it be bad to switch back and fourth?

Nope. The car's don't have sensors to know the difference, they'll burn it just like pure gas.

Dalefj · 07-22-2010, 11:03 PM

If you can find pure gas buy it!!! Yes e10 will not actually hurt the car but the motor will run better off of real gas and will get better MPG and more power. Keep the alcohol at home not in your car.

axis · 07-22-2010, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dalefj

If you can find pure gas buy it!!! Yes e10 will not actually hurt the car but the motor will run better off of real gas and will get better MPG and more power. Keep the alcohol at home not in your car.

Tell that to the FI guys. They make MONSTER power with E85.

x626xBlack · 07-23-2010, 08:09 AM

I suspect the 10% did not just show up recently, you just noticed it recently. Or someone decided to put the labels on the pumps.

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hollywoodjose Drives: 2010 Black 1LT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WA Posts: 386 View My Garage	there's none in the places i go the most here in WA, would it be bad to switch back and fourth? like since there's only a couple places I go that have it and all others dont. __________________ picked up 5-13-09 1LT, C&C, Sunroof, 19" p.a.wheels, lloyd mats, tinted windows, gill inserts, ralley stripes

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x626xBlack ARMY of one. Drives: 2011 Black SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston Tx. from Lafayette La. Posts: 823	I suspect the 10% did not just show up recently, you just noticed it recently. Or someone decided to put the labels on the pumps. __________________ Houston's very own H-Town Camaro Club

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