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E15
Careful what you put into your light truck
fleet tanks, says AAA
A
recent AAA survey found a
strong likelihood of consumer
confusion and the potential for
voided warranties and vehicle damage as a result of the Environmental
Protection Agency's recent approval
of E15 gasoline. AAA says 95 percent
of consumers surveyed have not heard
of E15, the newly approved gasoline
blend that contains up to 15 percent
ethanol.
Only about 12 million out of the
more than 240 million light-duty
vehicles on the roads today are ap-
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proved by manufacturers to use E15
gasoline, based on a survey conducted
by AAA of auto manufacturers. AAA
automotive engineering experts also
have reviewed the available research
and believe that sustained use of E15
in both newer and older vehicles
could result in significant problems
such as accelerated engine wear and
failure, fuel-system damage and false
"check engine" lights for any vehicle
not approved by its manufacturer to
use E15. Unsuspecting consumers
using E15 could end up with engine
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problems that might not
be covered by their vehicles' warranties.
"The sale and use of E15
should be suspended until additional
gas pump labeling and consumer
education efforts are implemented to
mitigate problems for motorists and
their vehicles," says AAA President
and CEO Robert Darbelnet. "Consumers should carefully read pump labels
and know their auto manufacturer's
recommendations to help prevent any
problems from E15."
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