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Old May 30, 2004 | 01:18 AM
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ethanol based gas from corn. its supposed to be good for the enviroment, US economics, and your car... but not all cars can run it i heard, its a $1.79 here and iw as wondering can bonnies run it? i think it uses 15% less mileage tho....
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Old May 30, 2004 | 01:32 AM
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Nope, I looked it up. Only certain 00+ GMs, and mostly trucks, can run it.

Don't remember the website the posted for it, tho. Sorry.....
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Old May 30, 2004 | 03:26 AM
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If you can figure out the requirements, then you could possibly change yours to match. maybe just ignition timing....
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Old May 30, 2004 | 03:29 AM
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Here'* the site:

http://www.cleanairchoice.org/outdoor/e85.asp
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Old May 30, 2004 | 03:34 AM
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It is also bad for several materials common to fuel systems.
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