Hi listers,

        I have a few gas related questions.

I've been told by most folks that using regular in my van is the way to go.  But I've also read about concerns about lower octane in regular due to the ethanol additives.  So other then higher cost per gallon  would I have a healthier engine, more power, and or better gas mileage running premium gas?  Is there any harm in running it?

        I recently met a man with many years in the auto 
business.  While looking over his hot rod 1939 ford we somehow got on the topic of gas stabilizer.  He suggested I use a product called Stable Blue in my vanagon all year to minimize the harm done by ethanol.  Does anyone use this product and are there any risks or clear benefits to using it? 

Your thoughts on gas are greatly appreciated.

Am I going to regret bringing up gas problems on a Friday?  Who is our resident gas expert?

Originally posted this yesterday, Friday the 13, but it didn't seem to get to the list.   

Eric Caron 
85 Westfalia Auto