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Just now, $poorsledder$ said:

It will be nasty, especially to boat engines so I don't think there is much hope for 2 stroke sleds either. There is nothing, other than snake oils on the market, that stop phase separation. 

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Lots of articles on it but we shall see?

Warning Not to Use E15 Gasoline

https://fuelandfriction.com/weekend-warrior/warning-not-to-use-e15-gasoline/

At that time, the U.S. Department of Energy reported that gasoline containing the allowed 15 per cent ethanol caused corrosion of metal parts, including carburetors, degradation of plastic and rubber components, harder starting, and reduced engine life in small engines.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/culture/commentary/the-problem-with-ethanol-in-gasoline/article29103634/#:~:text=At that time%2C the U.S.,engine life in small engines.

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6 minutes ago, Bontz said:

No fucking way I'd run that shit in my sled ... even if I knew I was going to burn through all of it in one day.

What are you concerned that’s it’s going to hurt? 

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F'n smoke and mirrors, lets blend more ethanol in to bring the price per gallon down, but don't tell people that it delivers less energy and your MPG's go down also so you have to up more often.

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As a boater, you certainly should know that E15 is not approved for use in boat engines, and it should only be used in 2001 and newer cars and light trucks. Boat engines have only been designed to use fuel with up to 10 percent ethanol, known as E10.Aug 8, 2019

https://www.boatingmag.com/e15-gas-is-bad-for-boat-engines/#:~:text=As a boater%2C you certainly,percent ethanol%2C known as E10.

Here’s a warning to boat owners from the marine industry: Beware E15 fuel. Motor fuel containing 15 percent ethanol (E15)—the use of which is prohibited in recreational boats and will void the warranty of marine engines including those from Mercury Marine and Yamaha Marine—is becoming more prevalent at service station pumps across the country, and boaters can expect to see even more E15 this coming season.

https://www.soundingsonline.com/news/e15-approval-means-boaters-should-beware

https://www.speedonthewater.com/mercury-marine-fighting-e15/

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13 hours ago, f7ben said:

A simple ethanol switch will be fine and handle the small increase in fueling needed. After that there are no issues 

Alcohol sensor and an ethanol map 

 

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2 hours ago, irv said:

As a boater, you certainly should know that E15 is not approved for use in boat engines, and it should only be used in 2001 and newer cars and light trucks. Boat engines have only been designed to use fuel with up to 10 percent ethanol, known as E10.Aug 8, 2019

https://www.boatingmag.com/e15-gas-is-bad-for-boat-engines/#:~:text=As a boater%2C you certainly,percent ethanol%2C known as E10.

Here’s a warning to boat owners from the marine industry: Beware E15 fuel. Motor fuel containing 15 percent ethanol (E15)—the use of which is prohibited in recreational boats and will void the warranty of marine engines including those from Mercury Marine and Yamaha Marine—is becoming more prevalent at service station pumps across the country, and boaters can expect to see even more E15 this coming season.

https://www.soundingsonline.com/news/e15-approval-means-boaters-should-beware

https://www.speedonthewater.com/mercury-marine-fighting-e15/

Yup, that shit isn't approved to run in anything other than late model cars.  Guess I'll be running non oxy I'm my PWC and ATV this summer.

Making fuel from $8 corn is a whole new level of stupid.

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