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Curious if anyone is using Ethanol Free gasoline in their 2007 or older Z. I have a 2007 Roadster with 28,000 miles, is the car OK to use 10% Ethanol, or should I opt for the Ethanol free. If I use ethanol free, and it is no longer offered, any problems going back to the Ethanol Blend
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I don't think it matters. I believe the 10% ethanol blend will decrease your gas mileage and/or power output very slightly.
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Ethanol free gas would just be throwing money away. Car engines/components are designed with 'normal' ethanol percentages in mind.
The only place I pay extra to use ethanol free gas is in my carberated lawnmower, 2-cycle/ small engines.
The only place I pay extra to use ethanol free gas is in my carberated lawnmower, 2-cycle/ small engines.
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You're probably right. I subscribe to the belief that not all fuel from all the gas stations is created equal, but I don't have any scientific data to support that. I guess it just makes me feel better.
Gas mileage on the highway is slightly better, but probably not worth the price difference in the long run.
Gas mileage on the highway is slightly better, but probably not worth the price difference in the long run.
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You're probably right. I subscribe to the belief that not all fuel from all the gas stations is created equal, but I don't have any scientific data to support that. I guess it just makes me feel better.
Gas mileage on the highway is slightly better, but probably not worth the price difference in the long run.
Gas mileage on the highway is slightly better, but probably not worth the price difference in the long run.
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Just don't let ethanol blended petrol sit in a tank for a very long time, especially if you live in a humid environment. You need to use a fuel stabilizer for it to keep. In short, don't leave ethanol blended gas/petrol in your tank for extended periods of time (winter storage for example)...bad things start to happen and you could damage your fuel delivery system if you try to use the separated (bad) gas.
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YES !! Exactly what I was afraid of!! I do not use the car much and am fearful of this happening.
Plus the owners manual states "Nissan does not recommend any fuel additive's"
Looks Like a "Catch 22"
Plus the owners manual states "Nissan does not recommend any fuel additive's"
Looks Like a "Catch 22"
Just don't let ethanol blended petrol sit in a tank for a very long time, especially if you live in a humid environment. You need to use a fuel stabilizer for it to keep. In short, don't leave ethanol blended gas/petrol in your tank for extended periods of time (winter storage for example)...bad things start to happen and you could damage your fuel delivery system if you try to use the separated (bad) gas.
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I am in Minnesota where temperatures in the winter months drop below zero degrees Fahrenheit.
When gasoline did nor incorporate alcohol, car owners regularly experienced “gas line freeze.” The solution preventing “gas line freeze” was using an additive, which was pouring a can of ethanol alcohol into your gas tank with every fill.
“Gas line freeze” is no longer an issue in Minnesota since ethanol was added to gasoline.
When gasoline did nor incorporate alcohol, car owners regularly experienced “gas line freeze.” The solution preventing “gas line freeze” was using an additive, which was pouring a can of ethanol alcohol into your gas tank with every fill.
“Gas line freeze” is no longer an issue in Minnesota since ethanol was added to gasoline.
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