[W126 Coupe] gas prices

[Edward Chin]

I just saw $5.05 today in California for 91.  They've been swapping in E10
as well, but I can never keep track of when.

Also, regarding the protester who burned his car for $400 a month in
gas...that's about what I spend as well.

Regards,

Eddie

-----Original Message-----
From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of Gerry Van Zandt
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 9:53 AM
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] gas prices

Here in Portland, OR we're now on E10 year-round, after using it only  
in winter months over the past few years.

It does reduce MPG a bit and is absolutely NOT discounted -- in fact  
super (92 octane) Chevron gas is selling for $4.55 a gallon at my  
local station (regular $4.33).  I'll bet these prices are higher than  
most everyone's on this list save folks who live in California.

I haven't noticed any running issues specifically with my 560SEC,  
560SL or E500 but I can't imagine that having 10% ethanol is actually  
GOOD for these cars.

Cheers,
Gerry



On Jul 10, 2008, at 9:15 AM, mbcoupes-request at mbcoupes.com wrote:

>

>

> Here in Florida, the big push is for E10 (10% ethanol blend) with a  

> new law passed that mandates its use by 2010. However, even though  

> it burns cleaner and is supposedly cheaper that regular gas, it is  

> not being sold any cheaper here and they neglect to tell the  

> consumer that ethanol provides only about 2/3 the power of pure gas.  

> Thus giving cars using E10 about three percent less fuel economy  

> while not running as well. Also, the older the car, the gas mileage  

> is affected even more. Cars built before 1982, may in fact, sustain  

> engine damage from using it.

>

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