Ethanol OK for the SLK?

mtiede · 05-12-2008

I just filled up with gas. I noticed a new sticker by the pump. "May contain up to 10% ethanol." Is that enough to hurt the engine?

**ir-ops** · 05-12-2008

have a look at that...

http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center-article_115/

best
ir-ops

**DansSlk** · 05-12-2008

Nah not 10%

mtiede · 05-12-2008

Okay, good to hear.

**etyu** · 05-13-2008

Owner's manual states:

"Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol, IPA, IBA, and TBA can be used provided the ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed 10%; MTBE not to exceed 15%." (under Fuel Requirements, Technical Data)

mtiede · 05-13-2008

Will have to get that manual out...

**SLKCop** · 05-13-2008

Thanks Eddy for finding that. Good information to know.

Mike

mtiede · 05-13-2008

Oh, and it was $4.10 a gallon which is the most I have now ever paid for gas. These escalating gas prices will bring down the US that relies on cheap gas for EVERYTHING.

**SLKCop** · 05-14-2008

I'm at $3.99 per gallon, but I've no doubt that I'll be hitting the $4 mark soon. This is getting ridiculous!

volito · 05-19-2008

NY

$4.39 high test- self service

$4.79 high test - full service

Now thats insane

**DansSlk** · 05-19-2008

Nah,

When you guys are paying $10 or 12 a gallon.

Then complain

mtiede · 05-20-2008

I'm afraid that is likely to be sooner rather than later. The US DEPENDS on low fuel costs (IMHO). It has been critical to our large country and has encouraged travel and mixing of the cultures not to mention the tourism industry.

I'm nervous about our upcoming 3 week + driving trip to Banff and Lake Louise and future trips. I have stated in the past that I work so that I will have money to travel. Now traveling may have to be curtailed.

**dltslk** · 05-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by DansSlk

Nah,

When you guys are paying $10 or 12 a gallon.

Then complain

Just paid ~$9.75/gallon in Poland. $70 to fill up <3/4 tank of a sub-compact. $3.80 per doesn't seem quite as bad now.

**Dolebludger** · 05-20-2008

One thing that is strange to me is that the C 300, which has esssentially the same engine as the SLK 280, is an E85 vehicle. That means that the C 300 can use an 85% ethanol blend, but the SLK 280 is limited to a 10% ethanol blend.

volito · 05-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by dltslk

Just paid ~$9.75/gallon in Poland. $70 to fill up <3/4 tank of a sub-compact. $3.80 per doesn't seem quite as bad now.

gallon or liter ?

zloty or euro ?

Wonderful I'll be there in august.

**dltslk** · 05-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by volito

gallon or liter ?

zloty or euro ?

Wonderful I'll be there in august.

Price was ~4.89 zl/liter 95 spec unleaded, which is ~$9.50 to $9.75/gallon depending on exchange rate.

anjs · 05-21-2008

$140 to fill up my SLK here in the UK

jaime · 05-26-2008

$60 Usd In Mexico.

05-12-2008	#1 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,645 Thanks: 102 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	Ethanol OK for the SLK? I just filled up with gas. I noticed a new sticker by the pump. "May contain up to 10% ethanol." Is that enough to hurt the engine?

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,791 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 225 Times in 177 Posts	Nah not 10% __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,791 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 225 Times in 177 Posts	Nah, When you guys are paying $10 or 12 a gallon. Then complain __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

05-12-2008	#2 (permalink)
ir-ops Lifetime SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Vehicle: happily owning a 2008 black on black manual/sport r171 200k f/l since july 2008 Posts: 595 Country: Thanks: 142 Thanked 71 Times in 46 Posts	have a look at that... http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center-article_115/ best ir-ops

05-12-2008	#4 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,645 Thanks: 102 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	Okay, good to hear.

05-13-2008	#6 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,645 Thanks: 102 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	Will have to get that manual out...

05-13-2008	#7 (permalink)
SLKCop Click it or Ticket! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burleson, Texas Vehicle: Black/Black 2002 SLK-230 Kompressor [6MT] Other Toys: 2007 Toyota Tundra Posts: 369 Country: Thanks: 85 Thanked 103 Times in 58 Posts	Thanks Eddy for finding that. Good information to know. Mike

05-13-2008	#8 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,645 Thanks: 102 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	Oh, and it was $4.10 a gallon which is the most I have now ever paid for gas. These escalating gas prices will bring down the US that relies on cheap gas for EVERYTHING.

05-14-2008	#9 (permalink)
SLKCop Click it or Ticket! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burleson, Texas Vehicle: Black/Black 2002 SLK-230 Kompressor [6MT] Other Toys: 2007 Toyota Tundra Posts: 369 Country: Thanks: 85 Thanked 103 Times in 58 Posts	I'm at $3.99 per gallon, but I've no doubt that I'll be hitting the $4 mark soon. This is getting ridiculous!

05-19-2008	#10 (permalink)
volito SLK World Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NY Vehicle: Thinking about an slk55 Other Toys: E350, mazda mx5 Posts: 12 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	NY $4.39 high test- self service $4.79 high test - full service Now thats insane

05-20-2008	#12 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,645 Thanks: 102 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	I'm afraid that is likely to be sooner rather than later. The US DEPENDS on low fuel costs (IMHO). It has been critical to our large country and has encouraged travel and mixing of the cultures not to mention the tourism industry. I'm nervous about our upcoming 3 week + driving trip to Banff and Lake Louise and future trips. I have stated in the past that I work so that I will have money to travel. Now traveling may have to be curtailed.

05-20-2008	#14 (permalink)
Dolebludger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yukon, OK Vehicle: '07 SLK 280; '04 C 320, '01 Honda S 2000, '98 Ford Ranger truck. Posts: 568 Country: Thanks: 40 Thanked 77 Times in 52 Posts	One thing that is strange to me is that the C 300, which has esssentially the same engine as the SLK 280, is an E85 vehicle. That means that the C 300 can use an 85% ethanol blend, but the SLK 280 is limited to a 10% ethanol blend.

05-21-2008	#17 (permalink)
anjs SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Vehicle: SLK 55AMG Posts: 36 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	$140 to fill up my SLK here in the UK

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05-26-2008	#18 (permalink)
jaime SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mexico City Vehicle: SLK 2007 Platinum Silver Designo Posts: 11 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	$60 Usd In Mexico.

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