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**dr. d** · October 27th, 2023 09:49 AM

in the early days of ethanol blends,
we didn't use the ancient air-cooled beetle for a few weeks in the garage.
then, when we wanted to use her, it wouldn't start.
the fuel had gelled in the tank into something more... solid.

**oj88** · October 27th, 2023 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by dr. d

in the early days of ethanol blends,
we didn't use the ancient air-cooled beetle for a few weeks in the garage.
then, when we wanted to use her, it wouldn't start.
the fuel had gelled in the tank into something more... solid.

That was typical of the time. About 2 years ago, right smack in the middle of the pandemic, I got interested in working on small engines and I realized how we take FI for granted. Carburetors, and to some extend, metal tanks, suffered greatly on E10, especially if not used regularly.