Report Ethanol Problems032009 0130E10 Parts Damage/Problems: Examples of reported damage, determined to be caused by E10 fuel. Ethanol Gasoline - General Problems/Issues: 1. Phase separation (P/S) of gasoline. 2. Water contamination (W/C) of gasoline. 3. Attract, absorb and hold moisture in fuel tank. 4. Increased occurrence of lean, water-diluted fuel. 5. Vapor lock or fuel starvation. 6. Drop in octane (after water absorption, P/S and W/C occurs). 7. Decreased fuel efficiency and mpg. 8. Decreased life cycle of parts and engine. 9. Decreased shelf life of gasoline. Parts Damage: 1. Wear and damage of internal engine parts. 2. Damage to metal, rubber, and plastic parts of fuel system. 3. Corrosion of metal parts in fuel system and engine. 4. Deterioration of elastomers and plastic parts. 5. Deterioration of non-metallic materials. 6. Fuel permeation through flexible fuel lines. 7. Drying, softening, stretching and/or cracking of rubber hoses, seals and other rubber com