NEWS HEADLINES:
> Washington DC - Ethanol RFA issues warnings to Boat Owners.
http://www.ethanolrfa.org/objects/documents/848/important_news_for_boat_owners.pdf
> 10/27/06 FAA Issues Safety Bulletin on Ethanol Use in Airplanes.
http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/saib/media/CE-07-06.pdf
> Most auto and marine engine manufacturers have issued ethanol warnings this year, which state that using over 10% ethanol fuel will damage your engine and invalidate your warranty.
> President Bush Has Supported Ethanol More Strongly Than Any President Before Him.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/10/20061012-4.html
Press Release: October 12th, 2006 Renewable Energy Conference.
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Do you know if and how much alcohol is in the gas you puchase?
Are you aware of the engine damage alcohol fuels can cause?
E10 Ethanol alcohol, a renewable gasoline decreases U.S. dependence on foreign fuels...
But problems emerged because E10 & E85 attract water into gas,
and have other undesireable side effects that can cause engine damage.
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Usually it's the gasoline company delivery truck driver
who mixes ethanol alcohol into the gas tanks.
Unfortunately, carelessness and improper mixing can
result in too much alcohol being added to the gas blend.
Greater than a 10 percent alcohol content of E10 gasoline is unsafe (and illegal).
Operating an engine on an alcohol content that is too high will cause
engine damage and poor performance.
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Simple, quick and portable alcohol "fuel test kits" now available.
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Ethanol Fuel - What is it?
Ethanol is an alcohol, made from corn or grains, which is used to oxygenate gasoline fuel at the pumps. Ethanol is also called E10, E85 or reformulated or renewable fuel and gas.
E10 contains 10% ethanol alcohol and E85 contains 85% ethanol alcohol.
See About Ethanol Fuels and Ethanol History
By 2008, most gasoline stations have switched to alcohol ethanol-blended fuels, replacing MTBE, for oxygenating fuel.
Environmental and health concerns, including groundwater contamination
are associated with MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) use.
Ethanol was believed to be safer for the environment. If the switchover to E10 and E85 fuel is successful it would help to reduce our dependence on foreign petroleum and oil production. Ethanol fuels also supports the US Farming Industry, since it's made from corn and grains.
Although the public is expected to support the benefits of ethanol renewable fuels, many are still unaware of the differences from MTBE, and the engine precautions necessary with this alcohol fuel.
The result has been widespread concern and anger, due to the sudden occurrence of engine problems/malfunctions/damage from E10 fuel blends.
In several states the gas stations are not required to disclose that gasoline contains ethanol!
http://www.fuel-testers.com/state_guide_ethanol_laws.html
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Ethanol is an Alcohol Fuel:
Ethanol is an alcohol, ethyl alcohol, the same type of ethyl alcohol found in beverages such as whiskey.
Ethanol is hygroscopic (will absorb water), and is an excellent solvent (dissolves materials).
Compared to conventional gasoline, E10/E85 (ethanol blend fuels), will absorb much more water. Due to ethanol's affinity for water, phase separation and water contamination occurs much sooner.
One drawback of E10 and E85 fuel is it generates less energy than fuels without alcohol. MPG is lower. Without a reduction in gas prices for ethanol gas blend, consumers will be paying more for gasoline.
E85 generates only about 75 percent as much power as a gallon of gasoline. That means that ethanol would have to be roughly 25-40 percent cheaper per gallon to be a bargain for consumers, which it is not true today.
For more information - See About Ethanol Fuel
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Are you prepared for ethanol in your gas-powered engines?
Simply put, ethanol is an excellent SOLVENT (dissolves plastic, rubber, fiberglass and more), CLEANSER, DRYING AGENT and unlike MTBE ethanol will ABSORB WATER, which can cause serious problems to some engines.
Example(s): Ethanol will dissolve resins that create a black sludge that coats and travels through the engine, causing engine stalling and complications, including clogged fuel filters, carburetor jets and injectors. Ethanol burns at higher temp causing damage to pistons. Ethanol dries out and disintegrates many rubber and plastic parts and hoses in engine. Ethanol will release rust, debris, sediment (just about anything that has accumulated in engine) and release this gunk - clogging and damaging many engine components and filters.
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Now Available! Pocket size ETHANOL FUEL TEST KIT.
Tests fuel for alcohol and water.
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Simple, easy, accurate. Mix small amounts water and fuel from pump or tank into the test tube included, shake to mix the contents. Wait a few minutes until settled and read results. View fuel testing procedure instructions: http://www.fueltestkit.com/instructions_alcohol_fuel_test_kit.html
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