Bill1374
Jan 12, 2015Explorer
fuel quality question
On my way to Florida to get out of the frigid, snowy north country and hit something unusual. I leave with a full tank, get fuel in Jersey, Virginia, the Carolinas and on down. Been making the trip long enough that I can tell within a few gallons what my useage will be. First surprise was in Jersey, took 6 gallons more than it should. Same with my stop in Va. and N. Carolina. Filled up in SC and now well into Ga. my useage is back to normal.
The only thing I can think of that was different is that the northern diesel pumps all showed 10% ethanol but the SC pump didn't. The difference is close to 2 mpg. Wondered if anyone else had run into this.
The only thing I can think of that was different is that the northern diesel pumps all showed 10% ethanol but the SC pump didn't. The difference is close to 2 mpg. Wondered if anyone else had run into this.