Gasoline-ethanol E15 blend could damage cars (ZT)

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Travel and leisure group AAA on Friday called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and refiners to suspend sales of a blend of gasoline and 15% ethanol known as E15. Using the blend, available for sale in a few states in the corn belt, could void warranties and damage vehicles, even those the EPA says can run on E15. The EPA approved the sale of E15 in June, clearing the use of the fuel mostly for vehicles manufactured after 2001. AAA estimated, however, that automakers have approved use of E15 for about 5% of the cars on the road, even those built after 2001. Manufacturers such as Chrysler, Toyota and Volkswagen have said warranties will not cover fuel-related claims, AAA said. Others, such as Ford and Honda, have said using E15 may void their warranties. "AAA supports the development and use of alternative fuels. More than 95 percent of the gasoline sold in the United States contains up to 10 percent ethanol. Lower ethanol blends should remain available to consumers while the challenges with E15 are addressed," the company said in a statement.

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• in term of performance, 10% is unacceptable and engine labors. -oldman2- ♂ (0 bytes) () 11/30/2012 postreply 12:10:19