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<\/p>\nIt\u2019s time to be cautious when fueling your boat, car, lawn mower or any engine that requires gasoline. A Federal mandate to remove regulatory barriers to year-round sales of E-15 passed June 1st of this year. This action will impact all consumers, especially boaters. The lifting of restrictions will allow the sale of E-15 at all fuel stations nationwide.<\/p>\n
The National Marine Manufacturers Association state, \u201cThere are no boats capable of burning E-15 fuel without risking severe damage.\u201d \u201cThere are serious, well-documented human safety, environmental and technical concerns with Ethanol blends over 10% in recreational boat fuel tanks.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rec 90, which is regular gasoline without ethanol, is more expensive than the E-10 or E-15 fuels. It can be challenging to locate and only select gas stations carry it. Many state harbor facilities offer Rec 90 exclusive along with diesel fuel and do not sell any ethanol blended fuels. Even though it cost more, by using pure gasoline you should not face replacing an engine. An upside of using the Rec 90 in a vehicle or boat, you get better mileage.<\/p>\n
Manufacturers of small engines have issued warnings that damage caused by E-15 will void any equipment warranties. The risk of burning out a small engine in a lawn mower, chainsaw, blower, along with a water pump, trolling motor or off-road vehicle, can also be dangerous to the user. You can avoid a possible fire by using the ethanol-free gas in your small engines and perhaps not suffer the loss of the entire piece of equipment. <\/p>\n
Beware of promises that an additive, and there are many, will compensate for ethanol use. They cannot guarantee to protect your equipment.<\/p>\n
Fuel stations have offered E-10 for several years, and it is considered to be safe at this time. Manufacturers of late model marine engines say they have been able to develop engines that operate using the E-10. Some manufacturers have stated that even a little bit of fuel with 15% ethanol can damage a marine engine and void its warranty. <\/p>\n
When you pull in to fuel up, check the fuel rating. Don\u2019t just choose the hose that provides the least expensive fuel. Filling up with it could result in the most costly purchase of gas you ever made. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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