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Ethanol gas question...

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I am just curious to see whether or not there are other people that refuse to purchase ethanol gas. If you respond below just state whether you only buy conventional or ethanol. Thanks.
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   JB
I buy gas when I need gas. I will not drive across the country looking for a non-ethanol station. Hasn't cost me yet. Not saying it won't cost me though.
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I'll buy it if there is no other choice with the stipulation that I plan on burniing most of it right away. I'll buy ethanol free whenever possible (1)better fuel mileage (2)support station that has the nerve to provide it (3)ethanol is hygroscopic - will pull moisture from the air that condensates in your fuel, not good for long term storage + ethanol breaks down in around six weeks any how depending on conditions.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hygroscopy http://www.boattest.com/Resources/view_news.aspx?NewsID=3465
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ethaol free phone apps make it easy to find stations everywhere
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   Samarai
Honestly, I dont even give it much thought. I buy it when I need it. Usually whats most convenient.
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   hammr
I use only E0 in my boat. I try to only use it in my lawn equipment. I use it in my truck because I only drive it on weekends ( have a company truck for work). But the other vehicles use E10 because they get driven everyday and it's convenient.
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I only use eo! I would use ethanol in my truck and suburban, but because of the bad gas mileage, I don't!!the sad news is pretty soon we all mite have to start using ethanol in everything because you wont be able to find it, around here anyway!!!
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I only buy ethonal gas for my car I buy reg.gas for lawnmower outboards generator ect. I never use e gas in a small engine anymore it not worth the repairs
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Ethanol in my truck bc its ethanol compliant with a stainless steel gas system. non-ethanol in the boats, 4 wheeler and lawn equipment. i wasn't caring too much until my boat started acting funny. if you are out in the boon docks and don't have much of a choice, keep some sta-bil ethanol treatment with you. it works great! Also, if i have to use e10 i get premium gas and add the ethanol treatment.
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now will u sign petes petition???
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