Thread: Dinghy issue
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Old 06-07-2009, 10:29 AM   #19
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Dinghy issue

Ethanol's bad performance is simple science....just low BTUs. It does not produce as much heat.

ANd as far as the engine going lean, it is a much higher octane rating so you could go leaner without fear of detonation....although I don't think a 10% mix makes much difference.

ANd Keith, our fuel is reformulated with the seasons(which you probably knew). Probably right about the time of Ike, we were going back to a WInter blend and then we go to a Summer blend in May? The Summer blend is less efficientand more expensive....which is why our gas prices creep up in the Summer.

-- Edited by Baker on Sunday 7th of June 2009 11:30:34 AM
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