Use Of Gas w/ Ethanol

[Spidey23]

Is it okay to use gas w/ 10-15% ethanol in 78 Spider w/ carburetor? I was told to use Premium gas w/ no ethanol, but even the local Citgos' just went w/10% ethanol! Thanks. Ken

[ga.spyder]

Ken,
from what I have read,the ethanol does nothing good for carbs or older injected cars.I am lucky to live in a area with so much motorcycling,that 2 stations carry non -ethanol gas.I dont know how long that will last ,though.I dont see where we have much choice,but to use the stuff.

[spidernut]

Ethanol is very corrosive to rubber parts not designed for ethanol use. My non-ethanol compatible Dodge states that I can use up to 10% ethanol without problem. Unfortunately, ethanol fuels tends to cause worse gas mileage.

[Spidey23]

Hopefully than it doesn't really mess up the engine....right??

[kmac33]

Do some research on this topic and you will probably get as irritated as I did/am that we are slowly being forced into buying the ethanol blends. If at all possible, try to find a station that carries straight gas, especially if your Fiat sits for any period of time.
http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/c ... 058678.htm
http://www2.highlandstoday.com/content/ ... m-ethanol/
http://www.slate.com/id/2122961/

Here are a few of MANY easily found articles that have convinced me to avoid, if at all possible, putting ethanol blends in my Spider (once I have her restoration complete and she is back on the road). I am also planning on using one of the additives to lesson the negative impact if I am unable to find straight gas.

Kevin