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Old Feb 23, 2019 | 11:10 PM
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The reduced fuel economy and power has greater effect on some of my vehicles than others for some reason. My newer **** isn't nearly as negatively affected.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2019 | 11:58 PM
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E15 is already being sold around here, as a alternative for those who care to use it, for vehicles approved for it. Pumps are clearly marked that is E15, and not to use it unless the vehicle is made for it. It's usually a penny or two cheaper than E10, and sold as a mid grade Octane- 88 octane vs 87 octane E10. And E0 is becoming more widely available, but only in premium.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2019 | 12:10 AM
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Corn farmers are producing hundreds of thousands more bushels per year than are being turned into alcohol.
they are the ones pushing for 15% fuel. Remember the Iowa Caucus. It all started there. Google this info and get the full info. The whole alcohol deal is a political mess. Check it out.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2019 | 07:21 AM
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What stations offer ethanol free?
I don't think there are any in my area.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2019 | 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Tarkus60
What stations offer ethanol free?
I don't think there are any in my area.
You can start by looking here:
https://www.pure-gas.org/
 
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Old Feb 24, 2019 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Prot
Lots of places have ethanol free gas in my area
When traveling I use an app, pure gas. Tells me the brand, station and octane level of stations near me.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2019 | 09:12 AM
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some search results from this forum.
E15 Gas on HD Forums

I don't even remember seeing it around here yet. I'd rather not go above E10.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2019 | 01:03 PM
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The only reason we have this crap is because of our government sleeping with the farmers. They are the only ones that get anything out of it.
 

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Originally Posted by Down South
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E15 Gas on HD Forums

I don't even remember seeing it around here yet. I'd rather not go above E10.
Don't use higher than 10% ethanol unless your bike is designed for it. E15 will cause problems.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2019 | 12:24 PM
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Any alcohol sucks for motors, but is dandy in a glass at the bar. Too many Corn Farmers & subsidies here in Minnsnowta. I have to use the non-Oxy (muscle car) gas in my toys.
 
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