Members discussed a linked article claiming the EPA had ordered nationwide gasoline dilution starting May 1. Several members pointed out the article wording was misleading because the EPA was described as allowing temporary nationwide sales of E15, not mandating it, and some doubted many stations would add E15 because equipment upgrades can be expensive and availability remains limited in many areas.
The conversation shifted to practical fuel concerns for RVers and vehicle owners...
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Members discussed a linked article claiming the EPA had ordered nationwide gasoline dilution starting May 1. Several members pointed out the article wording was misleading because the EPA was described as allowing temporary nationwide sales of E15, not mandating it, and some doubted many stations would add E15 because equipment upgrades can be expensive and availability remains limited in many areas.
The conversation shifted to practical fuel concerns for RVers and vehicle owners. Members compared ethanol-free gasoline, E10, E15, and E85, with several reporting lower fuel economy on ethanol blends and using ethanol-free fuel for small engines, motorcycles, storage, or hot-weather use. There was general agreement that E15 and E85 are very different, E85 is only for flex-fuel vehicles, and owners should check the vehicle manual or fuel door labeling before using higher-ethanol blends. The topic ended with agreement that the waiver is permissive rather than mandatory, while opinions remained mixed on whether E15 is worth using given possible fuel economy loss and compatibility concerns.
