Boaters:
Did you know numerous studies reveal ethanol fuel can damage marine engines?
READ: E10 Gas is Not Safe for Marine Engines!
READ: Marine Additives to Avoid, That Contain Ethanol and Alcohols.
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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2009
List of Warnings/News and Bulletins for boaters being updated -
Abnormal test results, engine damage and e10 problems.
For Boaters
Ethanol Warnings - News & Bulletins
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Protect Your Engines!
Simple, quick and portable alcohol fuel test kits now available.
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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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Are you prepared for ethanol in your marine 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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NEWS and BULLETINS For Boaters:
The RFA (Renewable Fuels Association) issues bulletin (warning) titled:
"Important News for Boat Owners", which states,
"...urge all boat owners to take the appropriate steps to ensure their vessel is capable of handling 10 percent ethanol blends...".
BRP Evinrude Ethanol Bulletin March 29th, 2007:
Marine Outboard Driveability Effects of 10 and 20 % Ethanol on Engines:
Marine Manufacturer Fuel Recommendations:
RECOMMENDED READING For Boaters:
BRP Evinrude Ethanol Bulletin March 29th, 2007:
Marine Outboard Driveability Effects of 10 and 20 % Ethanol on Engines: Marine Manufacturer Fuel Recommendations, 2003
Marine Manufacturer Fuel Recommendations:
View summary here: http://www.fuel-testers.com/manufacturer_fuel_recommendations_ethanol_e10.html
FUEL-TESTERS
Everything you need to know to safely manage ethanol & E10 gasoline...
Is your marine product safe with E10?
All engine manufacturers ONLY allow up to 10% ethanol, and many advise against use of gas containing any alcohol...
Despite these warnings ethanol promoters submitted waiver in 2009 to increase E10 to 15% alcohol!
E15 will cause unnecessary damage to all conventional engines!
- Contact the EPA TODAY to oppose E15 increase:
E-mail: a-and-r-docket@epa.gov. Fax: (202) 566-1741.
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