Should I be worried about using a Methanol Gas mix in my car?

Question

I just saw it posted at my local Hess that they use up to a 10% mix with Methanol. I don't have an E85 car though it is a 2004 Chrysler.

Yeah, maybe it was up to 10% Ethanol they listed.

Upon researching ethanol mix, I found a good article. http://www.moscowfood.coop/archive/ethanol.html
I will have to go back to Hess and check again if it was Methanol or Ethanol.. it seems to make a difference.

Answer 1

a 10% mix of alcohol (usually ethanol, not methanol) is okay for todays modern cars - this is common practice for the winter months of the northern states.

Answer 2

Ask at your dealership or call Chrysler Headquarters to find out for sure. Methanol will easily eat through rubber seals in your fuel system unless these parts are compatible. The dealer should know. Also, read in your owner's manual. Usually there is a section on acceptable fuels. Don't take chances!!!!

Answer 3

E85 is not gasoline, but rather an alternative fuel comprised of 85% ethanol / 15% unleaded gasoline for use in
Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFVs). These vehicles are truly “flexible” in that their owners have a choice whether to
use E85, any blend of ethanol up to that 85% level, or straight unleaded gasoline. On some models this comes
as an option, and on some it is a standard feature.
To identify whether a vehicle is flexible fuel, check the owners manual and inside the gas cap. Also, visit
www.ethanol.org/e85.html to link to a complete list of FFVs, including the new ’06 model year vehicles.
Can my vehicle run on E85 even if it’s not an FFV?
If your vehicle is not an FFV, use of any higher ethanol percentage than 10% is not covered by warranty. People
have reported that they blend higher percentages of ethanol in regular, unmodified vehicles. A pilot study
conducted earlier this year suggests that up to 30% ethanol could be used in a non-flex fuel vehicle, but more
research is required on this subject and we as an organization do not endorse this practice until further study is
done.. Obviusly I copied and pasted that.
This is me: On older vehicles it is known to eat fuel lines and other rubber peices in the fuel system causing filter and injectors to plug..Burn valves, melt pistons,knock out computer sensors, etc.
I hope you have a Mechanic in the family..
I have 30 years in the dealership turning wrenchs and although I run it in my older vehicles I can fix complications.
Maybe we should stay with the old motto: "if it ain't broke don't fix it" its up to you.
My opinion for you is unless you have alot of money you wanna get rid of around X-mas time on car repairs.. DON"T USE IT!!

DO A WEB SEARCH WITH "ETHENOL GAS QUESTIONS"

Answer 4

It is ok. You've no doubt been using this 10% mixture for years anyway