I am looking to replace my gas tank, I am in California.
Can I use factory replacement, due to the ethanol fuel used here in the state
Replacing the tank due to the fuel has been in the tank for 10 years Plus.

 

I’m no fuel expert by any means, all I can tell you is my past experiences with ethanol. I would wager that any new (OEM) fuel tank is gonna be ok for that. I just purchased a stainless steel one for my ‘71 Malibu ($2XX). I’d also wager that all the companies selling these need to be compliant with the EPA.

That being said…I DO NOT put ethanol in anything I own. From weed whackers to snowmobiles to our daily drivers…mileage is worse, knocks are noticeable and it doesn’t have as good of “flash” point as regular “non” ethanol fuel. To go with that, I’m not sure of your fuel grades in CA. Here in WI we have the option (you pay more) to not have ethanol. Most stations call it recreational fuel or it’s sold at 91 octane. I chuckle at the fact ppl wanna save $$$ so they use horrible fuel not meant for your engine…
If you pay $3.09 for 17 gallons of “cheap” fuel it’s $52.53.
If you spend $3.49 for 17 gallons of “premium” fuel it’s $59.33
So you saved $6.80….that not even a value meal at a fast food chain. Spend the $$$ on good fuel…
In my opinion..just my opinion- not trying to start any fuels wars…other than maybe to bring down the cost-an OEM tank will be fine.

 

In France we have "Ethanol" gas (5% 10% or 85%) with Octane 95 or 98.
We can't use 85% but the others are fine (and we have no choice)
The only thing is that old rubbers (mainly hoses and carburetor gaskets) do not like ethanol and may crack. New carburetor gaskets that you buy when rebuilding a carburetor are usually ethanol compliant although I never had a concern there.
Another "problem" with ethanol is that gas and ethanol separate over time and rather rapidly and ethanol being heavier goes down the tank. So after a few months, you might run with 100% ethanol for a few miles before it goes mixed again.
Again never had a problem there. I keep tanks full as much as I can to avoid rust. This may not be the best choice in this case.

 

This part looks and fits precisely like the first gas cap on the vehicle. I had the option to recover the back finish of the tie by coming to through the hole on the left half of the fill opening and getting it through the hole to the front. I then, at that point, cut off the anchor prongs, and could pull the old cap right off. Or then again, I guess you could simply cut the tie and let the anchor fall through the posterior some place. 192.168.100.1 192.168.1.1