CONSUMER REPORTS UPDATE - FUEL & E10 PROBLEMS:
During 2008, Florida consumers reported to us the most E10 gasoline-caused engine problems-
Most involved water contaminated gasoline, gas containing over 10% legal limit for ethanol, lack of E10 sticker labels on pump and sale of dirty gas due to lack of retailers properly preparing and managing E10 gasoline as per industry guidelines.
The top 10 states Fuel-testers has received the most E10 gasoline complaints from are:
(Listed in alphabetical order, reports from 2008-09 only are included).
Connecticut, Florida, Maine, Missouri, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia.
- Fuel-Up and Know the Facts about Ethanol E10 Gas -
Ethanol alcohol is now blended into most gasoline sold at public pumps.
Ethanol is a strong solvent/cleanser and drying agent that attracts water into gas.
E10 gas can cause engine damage, poor performance, wear-down parts and lower mpg.
E10 can contaminate with water in only a couple of weeks (maximum shelf life = 3 months).
Many areas do NOT label gas pump when ethanol is added.
Follow simple precautions to decrease risk and help safely manage E10 fuel blends.
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March 2009 News:
Will ACE succeed to convince the EPA and U.S. government (and engine manufacturers)
to approve use of gasoline that contains 15% ethanol E15? READ
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- Portable fuel testing kits check gas for alcohol or water contamination -ORDER
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VIEW Manufacturer E10 Fuel Warnings:
Mercury, OMC, Harley, Suzuki, Hyundai, Audi, Briggs & Stratton, Sears...
VIEW Consumer Reports of Engine Damage from E10 Gasoline.
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Everything you need to know to safely manage ethanol & E10 gasoline...
Signs Gasoline is Contaminated with Alcohol and Water:
Gas that is cloudy, dark, brown or rust colored that contains sediment, floating particles and layers of separation.
Vapor lock or fuel starvation. (Stalling, hesitation, inability to start engine).
Corrosion and rusting of engine parts. Deterioration (drying, softening, stretching and/or cracking) of rubber and plastic parts of fuel system. Premature disintegration of fuel pump. Oxygen sensor damage. Clogging and plugging of fuel injectors, carburetor and/or dirty/clogged fuel and water separator filters. Piston/bore failure through knock/pre-ignition. Foul out spark plugs. Unsuitable ignition timing/ignition failure...more.
Petition Against E15 (15%) Increase - Engine manufacturers only approve up to 10% ethanol... More info.