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Just a comment on part one of the series. Mike Thornbrugh states that a loss of 3-4% of MPG is the result of using E10, versus 100% regular gasoline. I think they are trying to play this down, because the percentage is more like 15%. <br> <br> I did an experiment this week, and did an MPG check on my 2005 Toyota Tacoma, which I maintain regularly, myself. I just filled up this morning, and the MPG was 17.045. When I first got the truck in 2005, I did an MPG check once in a while, just to make sure everything was working correctly, and averaged about 19.7 to 20.1 MPG. I am assuming that gas back in 2005 was not E10, otherwise, there may be something else amiss. Based on my calculations, I'm seeing more like a 13-15% loss in fuel economy, which in my vehicle, equates to about a loss of 54 miles that I used to be able to travel on a tank of gas, or roughly, 2.7 gallons of gas. <br> <br> So, I guess I'll be driving by Shell to try out a tank of 100% gas the next time I fill up, and verify the results, and hopefully, some cost savings. <br> <br> Just thought I'd pass this information along. <br> <br> By the way, thanks for the wonderful shows in the morning!
By Jason

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