That gas additive was MTBE and was banned here in Colorado also for the same
reasons it was banned in California. It was added to decrease emissions in
the winter by oxygenating the fuel but was found to be contaminating the
soil and water table. 3 parts per billion is supposed to give water a
fuel-like taste. It also deteriorated fuel lines and o-rings and engine
fires increased, worst hit were cars with fuel injection. Last weekend the
Denver Grand Prix had to get a waiver to allow fuel with MTBE to be used in
some of the cars. Unless Tim's burning something we don't know about in his
Oletruck, the fuel shouldn't be an issue causing the rubber lines to crack.
Dave 57 3100
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Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Re: Rubber gas lines
I don't know where you are but some of the additives in California were
cause good normal fuel lines to decompose prematurely. I believe that it
is no longer used. This was happening to new cars as well. good luck Ed
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