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Old 01-30-2011, 07:47 AM   #33
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Originally Posted by clickman
I have heard that the ethanol mix is much harder on fuel system components.
That's an old wife's tale from the problems in the 70's when ethanol first appeared. With 30 yrs of development under their belts, automakers wouldn't put components on their cars that can't handle ethanol.

Kind of like graphite shafts in your golf clubs. People still say they may be inconsistant. Was true when they first came out 25 yrs ago but there's too much technology out there now for that to be true today.
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