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Can i use Shell V-Power Racing (5% ethanol)?

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Old 10-14-07, 10:28 PM
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Default Can i use Shell V-Power Racing (5% ethanol)?

Anyone has any takes on this fuel or ethanol in general?
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^^ How much more power does she need????

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It's not about power, it's just fuel which has 5% ethanol that i want to know if it can be used in our cars?
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it should be fine, i use costco gas here, 91 oct. 5% eth. works fine for me, granted thats about the only option
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10% ethanol in NJ and the car runs fine.
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