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From: seifert@ihuxl.UUCP (D.A. Seifert)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Gasohol
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Date: Thu, 12-Jan-84 09:39:34 EST
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Posted: Thu Jan 12 09:39:34 1984
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> 	Agency officials said the move is part of a larger federal
> effort to crack down on gasoline producers, blenders or retailers that
> are suspected of using excessive amounts of low-priced alcohol to boost
> profit margins. 

>> 		  Then I heard (not read) about the use of
>> methanol as a gasoline additive to lower price and raise
>> octane.  I also heard this was bad for the carburetor and some auto
>> manufactures said it could invalidate new car warranties. 

I take it the economics of gasahol have changed. Used to be it
was subsidized by the govt. as an experiment and was *still*
more expensive than straight gasoline.

Gasahol is fine for some cars, bad for others.  Check the
owner's manual or find out from the manufacturer regarding
your particular car/truck/bike/etc.  DO NOT ASSUME that it's
ok unless you have it from good authority that it's ok. (If
you ask the dealer, get it in writing!)

			Dave Seifert
			BMWCCA, Windy City Chapter

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