The VW dealer here tells us to stay away from Mohawk gas, they use up to 5%
ethanol in their fuel which is basically grain alcohol.  The reason for this
is they say it dries out the rubber parts in the FI system.  The alcohol
that you want is Isopropinol (sp) or what is commonly known as rubbing
alcohol.  This stuff bonds to water and in that way it prevents freezing.
It is also a mild octane booster as well. Now if I can just find a source of
this stuff greater than 500ml I will be happy!
-- David Marshall - Volkswagen Enthusiast - Quesnel, BC, Canada   --
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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of
Jeff Palmer
Sent: November 16, 2000 9:51 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: ethanol

  Ok more questions for winter driving:

  I find that ethanol-based gasolines are much better when it comes to
preventing gasline freezing.  Adding a bottle of methyl hydrate isn't as
effective (am I remembering the right stuff?)  I see the owner's manual says
no methanol, but what about ethanol?  I understand that some US states
require a percentage of ethanol in all gasoline sold?

  Jeff
  85 Westy "Relic"

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