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Just saw this while getting gas. Why is it illegal to get less than 4 gallons? (lemmy.world)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (3 children)

and that might be enough to set your lawnmower on fire.

Ethanol burns hotter?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago (2 children)

No. It does degrade some fuel system components on fuel systems not made for it.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

It also gums the fuck out of fuel injectors, and you'll notice a drop in gas mileage Dependant on the blend. Its pretty awful shit. I don't know why the hell it exists.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

I think it exists because people have an unreasonable price sensitivity when buying gas. They will drive miles out of their way to save a nickel a gallon. I also think they don't really have a good understanding of mpg factors. I was told by one guy purchasing it that he gets better mileage on it(which we know isn't true)