Is E85 compatable with aluminum fuel tanks
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Is E85 compatable with aluminum fuel tanks
Is E85 compatable with aluminum fuel tanks or just stainless. The tanks in my boat are aluminum and are in good shape and I want to know if I have to change the fuel tanks to run E85 or will I be safe.
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I just did a course last weekend on preparing for the problems that are coming due to e85. Aluminum and ethanol do not get along very well at all. Its going to be a real headache.
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I've read a few things on it, including the NMMA report and I have a hard time buying the aluminum part.
NMMA points out that it isn't really the aluminum + ethanol, it is actually the water that ethanol likes to absorb that can destroy your tank.
Well, where in the heck is all that water coming from? I can't see how there would be any more or less water in the tank if it's filled with one thing or another.
NMMA points out that it isn't really the aluminum + ethanol, it is actually the water that ethanol likes to absorb that can destroy your tank.
Well, where in the heck is all that water coming from? I can't see how there would be any more or less water in the tank if it's filled with one thing or another.
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So if you were going to build a tank for your boat, would you spend the extre $$$$ for stainless?
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I don't know about E85, but using E10: the tanks in the Jag have had no issues. The tanks don't show any corrosion and the filters are always clean.
This stuff has had good write-ups and I use it occassionally: Starbrite additive "Enzyme Fuel Treatment"
"Prevents fuel oxidation and stabilizes fuel chemistry for at least 1 year, ....... Instantly cures fuel jelling caused by cold weather and E10---alcohol fuels..
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This stuff has had good write-ups and I use it occassionally: Starbrite additive "Enzyme Fuel Treatment"
"Prevents fuel oxidation and stabilizes fuel chemistry for at least 1 year, ....... Instantly cures fuel jelling caused by cold weather and E10---alcohol fuels..
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