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Old 03-15-2011, 5:41pm   #1
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Prem, E10,Beware of E15. Do we need to discuss this topic?
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Old 03-15-2011, 5:54pm   #2
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I would discuss it but the whole E subject really gets me frustrated and upset.

I haven't seen any E15 stickers on the pumps yet.
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Old 03-15-2011, 5:58pm   #3
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I would discuss it but the whole E subject really gets me frustrated and upset.

I haven't seen any E15 stickers on the pumps yet.
I will post some reading that we as Vette owners should take head. Has to do with tuning.
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I haven't seen any E15 stickers either.

I did see a thread were someone was talking about adding 2 cycle oil to ethanol gas to help lubricate the fuel system seems that most said that was a bad idea but I do not know anything about it, just wondering what the Barn's opinion is, anyone?
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I haven't seen any E15 stickers either.

I did see a thread were someone was talking about adding 2 cycle oil to ethanol gas to help lubricate the fuel system seems that most said that was a bad idea but I do not know anything about it, just wondering what the Barn's opinion is, anyone?
That is what we Diesel owners do,one can per tankfull. I also use only Shell or BP no ethanol in my Vette.
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That is what we Diesel owners do,one can per tankfull. I also use only Shell or BP no ethanol in my Vette.
I didn't know Shell was a no ethanol gas, good to know.

My son has a F350 Diesel I have seen this posted before and ask him has he ever heard doing this to his truck he said no, sounds like he needs to learn more about it.
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Usually run Wa-Wa or Hess on a regular basis, but if I am traveling, I try to stay with one of those, or if not a Shell, BP, or Sunoco. I try to stay with Hess cause around here Wa-Wa only has 91, I have also gone from running a can of Seafoam once every 6 months to once every 4 to try to keep things clean and lubed up.

On a side note, at some point, I need someone to show me how to put the Seafoam in through the vacuum line or how ever it is done...I have read posts on it, but don't trust my knowledge enough to do it by myself.
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In other news, beware of Diesel and Kerosene as well.
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I didn't know Shell was a no ethanol gas, good to know.

My son has a F350 Diesel I have seen this posted before and ask him has he ever heard doing this to his truck he said no, sounds like he needs to learn more about it.
This new Diesel fuel they sell now has no lubricant so most of us Diesel owners add any fuel additive with lubricity or just a small bottle of two stroke oil.
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Usually run Wa-Wa or Hess on a regular basis, but if I am traveling, I try to stay with one of those, or if not a Shell, BP, or Sunoco. I try to stay with Hess cause around here Wa-Wa only has 91, I have also gone from running a can of Seafoam once every 6 months to once every 4 to try to keep things clean and lubed up.

On a side note, at some point, I need someone to show me how to put the Seafoam in through the vacuum line or how ever it is done...I have read posts on it, but don't trust my knowledge enough to do it by myself.
If you go to pepboys they have it in a spray can. Makes less mess and is just as effective. Simply follow the directions on the can.
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If you go to pepboys they have it in a spray can. Makes less mess and is just as effective. Simply follow the directions on the can.
Seafoam in a Spray???? Wow, what will the world think of next?
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