EPA Threatens to Raise Ethanol Content in Gasoline

[BoomBoomKid]

Here we go again, the government (i.e. occupants of the whitehouse) are going to ram something down the peoples throats. This time it could impact our Camaros and all cars in general.

According SEMA:

Under pressure from ethanol producers to raise the ethanol content in gasoline, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) could issue a decision later this month allowing the use of E15 in late-model cars. It could permit the use in other cars at a later date. The SEMA Action Network (SAN) opposes the shift from E10 to E15 due to concerns that the additional content will harm automobiles of all ages, including special interest collector and historic vehicles. To date, there is a lack of conclusive information regarding E15’s effect on engines of different model years. In addition to the potential harm of E15 on engine components, the EPA has no procedure in place to ensure misfueling does not occur or any plan for ensuring regular gasoline continues to be available for older vehicles.

Here is what could happen to our Camaro:

• When ethanol levels are raised, engines react differently and in a potentially dangerous way. Ethanol causes engines to burn hotter which could lead to premature engine and equipment failure. For newer cars, the “check engine” light may appear unnecessarily or too late to avoid costly repairs.
• Ethanol also increases water formation in the fuel system, especially when the vehicle sits over a period of time. Under these conditions, formic acid is created which corrodes metals, plastics and rubber. This can lead to engine/parts failures and, potentially, safety hazards.
• If the EPA approves E15, it will state that the increased ethanol is only for recent model cars. However, once a new fuel mix enters the gasoline supply system, it will inevitably end up in the wrong engines.
• Gasoline without any ethanol may simply disappear from the marketplace for millions of Americans with older cars or special interest collector and historic vehicles. E10 has already made this a reality in many areas of the country.

The EPA should wait until all of the scientific research is complete. Well for one, I'm mad as hell and not going to take it anymore, what say you?

(November elections can't come soon enough!!!)

[SS 376]

Here's what I have to say : In before the lock

[aet08]

this probably would mean lower octane ratings across the board

[SILVER BULLITT]

Originally Posted by aet08

this probably would mean lower octane ratings across the board

most likely

[Sketti]

Originally Posted by SS 376

Here's what I have to say : In before the lock

[MikeSVX]

Increasing the Ethonal will also decrease milage ratings if I'm not mistaken. I know E85 requires alot more fuel to be injected for the same amount of air that enters the intake of your car. So the car manufacturers start building cars to meet the EPA requirements on the current fuel, but the EPA screws them over by changing the fuel. Convenient.

[13 ZL1]

The voters wanted change. Most assumed it would be for the better but that is not the case.

[The Yeti]

seems to me like special interest groups pushing their agenda on to the american people. Neither Dem or Republican has ever done a thing about that so Nov elections won't change a thing.

[IBM/2SS/RS/LS3]

Hey EPA

[Sketti]

Originally Posted by IBM/2SS/RS/LS3

Hey EPA

[13 ZL1]

Originally Posted by Lazurus Man

seems to me like special interest groups pushing their agenda on to the american people. Neither Dem or Republican has ever done a thing about that so Nov elections won't change a thing.

I agree, both parties are guilty. It's time to boot all of them out and start all over with people who will uphold the Constitution.