Consumers Complain of Ethanol Damage to Engines

Consumers are raising concerns over the use of ethanol in fuel—specifically the E15 gasoline/ethanol blend—with complaints of damage to engines, notably in motorcycles, lawn mowers, and boats.
Consumers Complain of Ethanol Damage to Engines
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An oil well sits in the middle of a corn field in Illinois, a top ethanol-producing state, in this file photo. Consumer complaints of engine damage caused by the gasoline/ethanol blend E15 have prompted a bill calling for more independent testing.  (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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