Ethanol Legislation Could Protect Your Engine
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Ethanol Legislation Could Protect Your Engine
A bill now in Congress, S. 1666, could help ensure that all ethanol-blended gasoline sold is compatible with boat engines currently in use as well all other types of gasoline engines.
S.1666, the “Mid-Level Ethanol Blends Act of 2009″ requires the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to study the compatibility of blended fuels with current engines and fuel systems before it could allow ethanol concentrations higher than 10-percent.
The current, 10-percent ethanol blend known as E-10 has caused significant problems for marine engines and boat fuel systems, in some cases necessitating expensive replacement of in-hull fiberglass fuel tanks. No boat in use or on the market today has been designed – or is warranted – to run fuel with greater than 10-percent ethanol.
S. 1666 is supported by BoatUS and a diverse coalition of organizations, including environmental groups, engine manufacturers, food groups, consumer groups, and refiners.
