Tuesday, October 2, 2012

USA - WARNING. E-15 is coming to your local gas station...soon!

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http://cnsnews.com/news/article/epa-sets-4-gallon-minimum-motorists-buying-gas-ethanol-15-pumps

WARNING. E-15 is coming to your local gas station...soon!

Keep in mind as you are riding out on your next trip to look carefully at the gas pump to read any labels for E15 gasoline before refueling your bike. The E15 gas has 15% ethanol, which can cause premature engine damage and void your manufacturers warranty. This gasoline is not intended for motorcycle engines but will be at pumps anytime, now that the ruling is in place. Be sure to check the pump first, as you do not want to put this into your motorcycle, boat, or other small engines, like lawn mowers or leaf blowers.

The gasoline blend is being fought by the AMA (American Motorcyclists Association) on the grounds that gasoline in the marketplace should not be potentially harmful to engines. The EPA has proposed marking the pumps for car models 2007 and newer to prevent consumers for mistaking the gasoline.