ATTENTION ALERT FOR 90-92 ZR-1's -- MAY BE BAD FOR 93-95 AS WELL - SEMA ALERT

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SEMA Action Network (SAN)
Date sent 09/15/2010 02:09:30 pm
Subject: Urgent Regulatory Alert

URGENT REGULATORY ALERT

EPA Threatens to Raise Ethanol Content in Gasoline

Under pressure from ethanol producers to raise the ethanol content in gasoline, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) could issue a decision later this month allowing the use of E15 in late-model cars. It could permit the use in other cars at a later date. The SEMA Action Network (SAN) opposes the shift from E10 to E15 due to concerns that the additional content will harm automobiles of all ages, including special interest collector and historic vehicles. To date, there is a lack of conclusive information regarding E15?s effect on engines of different model years. In addition to the potential harm of E15 on engine components, the EPA has no procedure in place to ensure misfueling does not occur or any plan for ensuring regular gasoline continues to be available for older vehicles. The SAN?s concerns are shared by a number of other industry organizations.

We Urge You to Ask President Obama (Contact Information Below) to Stop the EPA from Raising the Ethanol Content in Gasoline


Dear Mr. President:

I strongly urge you to stop the Environmental Protection Agency from raising the amount of ethanol in gasoline from today?s 10 percent (E10) to 15 percent (E15) ? a 50 percent increase.

* The EPA is under pressure from some corporate ethanol supporters to raise the rates in order to boost sales. However, scientific studies have not yet been completed on concerns that the added content could harm auto parts of all ages.
* When ethanol levels are raised, engines react differently and in a potentially dangerous way. Ethanol causes engines to burn hotter which could lead to premature engine and equipment failure. For newer cars, the ?check engine? light may appear unnecessarily or too late to avoid costly repairs.
* Ethanol also increases water formation in the fuel system, especially when the vehicle sits over a period of time. Under these conditions, formic acid is created which corrodes metals, plastics and rubber. This can lead to engine/parts failures and, potentially, safety hazards.
* If the EPA approves E15, it will state that the increased ethanol is only for recent model cars. However, once a new fuel mix enters the gasoline supply system, it will inevitably end up in the wrong engines.
* Gasoline without any ethanol may simply disappear from the marketplace for millions of Americans with older cars or special interest collector and historic vehicles. E10 has already made this a reality in many areas of the country.
* The EPA should wait until all of the scientific research is complete. There is no need for a rush to judgment.

DON?T DELAY! Please contact President Obama at http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact

Please e-mail a copy of your letter to Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org. Thank you for your assistance.

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IF THE E10 @ 10% IS BAD FOR INJECTORS NOW WHAT WILL A 50% INCREASE TO E15 RESULT IN ???

[rhipsher]

Dude Obama wants us to go back to living in grass huts and ride donkeys. He doesn't give a rats azz what the people want. If it were totally up to him he'd round up all our cars and dump them 10 miles out in the ocean to make a habitat for fish to live in. If our cars won't run when the ethinol level gets to high then I'll convert mine to run on propane. F him!

[dallas]

It's easy to tell the peons of the country what they can drive or what they can use for fuel....when you're being chauffeured and flown everywhere in luxury.

[xlr8nflorida]

Originally Posted by dallas

It's easy to tell the peons of the country what they can drive or what they can use for fuel....when you're being chauffeured and flown everywhere in luxury.

15% ethanol is total BS and not safe.

I don't run any ethanol in my ZR-1.

Original injectors that still GIT-R-Done!

[Z51JEFF]

Yea,you guys keep bitchin and moanin all the while the morons will push this right on through.Anybody bother to send the email?I did,will it do any good,who knows.

[carter200]

I sent the email, too

[tomtom72]

Me too.

[scholtmj]

Originally Posted by Z51JEFF

Yea,you guys keep bitchin and moanin all the while the morons will push this right on through.Anybody bother to send the email?I did,will it do any good,who knows.

The Sema Action Network sent out a similar email when cash for clunkers was going on. I sent emails to all the Michigan reps, senators, even Pelosi and so on.

[ittlfly]

Originally Posted by scholtmj

The Sema Action Network sent out a similar email when cash for clunkers was going on. I sent emails to all the Michigan reps, senators, even Pelosi and so on.

You sent an email to Pelosi? That would be like trying to teach a pig how to sing. It is a waste of your time and will annoy the pig. Good Luck!

[scholtmj]

Originally Posted by ittlfly

You sent an email to Pelosi? That would be like trying to teach a pig how to sing. It is a waste of your time and will annoy the pig. Good Luck!

Ha, at least my discontent is justified since I actually tried to work within the process.

Shouldn't complain if you don't try!