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	Name:	Ulysses E. McGill -
	Subject:	Non-Ethanol is worth 20 cents more
	Date:	4/3/2012 7:02:13 PM (updated 4/3/2012 7:38:27 PM)

My personal mileage tests are similar. In addition, one must consider the the negative effects ethanol has on equipment. It causes failure of many rubber and plastic parts present in many engines (newer cars have made adjustments so this is usually not a problem). It effects some gas tanks made of plastic or fiberglass. It can cause a build up of water and loss of energy if it sits too long in a tank (this will effect newer cars). If ethanol gas has started to deteriorate (which it does much quicker than non-ethanol gas), it can damage any engine......even your car engine that was designed to handle ethanol. If you don't believe me, ask any reputable small engine, boat, or auto mechanic.

On another front, our beloved government is subsidizing ethanol and the tax dollars we pay directly figure into this scenario..... The lower price for ethanol laced gas is driving up our tax bill and our national debt.

BTW Barnaget, I don't blame the retailer. I will however support any retailer that will offer what I want and what is best for my equipment. If we as a society are too stupid to throw up the B.S. flag on this, I guess I may be forced adjust at some point.