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      10-29-2010, 03:29 AM   #35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cdeslandes View Post
The fuel in the U.S. gets a worse rap than it deserves. Major brands sell good quality fuel.

The only problem is the presence of ethanol, up to 10% in some markets and now potentially 15%.
All ethanol mixtures above 10% are not good. Lots of manufacturers of engines limit warranty until the 10% mixture.

When you google you see lot of people have problems with this kind of fuel, also people with boats. More dirt in filters, more water in tank etc...

Some examples:

http://www.thehulltruth.com/northeas...e-engines.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/...902057222.html
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