« True Cost Of Ethanol Is Not Worth It | Home | High Fuel Prices Make Cellulosic Biofuels Increasingly Competitive With Gas »
Madison-Area Gas Stations Hyping Benefits Of Ethanol-Free Fuel
By Mr Ethanol | June 2, 2008
RedOrbit:
Ethanol has been touted as a step toward the nation’s energy independence, but with gasoline prices soaring above $4 a gallon last week in Madison, some area stations are marketing ethanol-free gasoline.
The attraction of ethanol-free fuel goes beyond its compatibility with older or smaller engines to anyone who wants to squeeze the most gas mileage out of their dollar, said Butch Wilcox, a mechanic at Hanson’s Auto Service Center, 1405 S. Park St.
“I always try to get gas without ethanol,” said Wilcox, who drives a Saturn. “I’ve noticed a marked increase in gas mileage. Everybody should use it, including people with flex-fuel cars.”
He said gas mileage with E-85 fuel, which includes 85 percent ethanol, is about 25 percent less than gasoline and gas mileage also is lower with the more common 10 percent ethanol fuel.
Wilcox said ethanol doesn’t harm modern engines with stainless steel fuel tanks and lines, but can corrode the fuel lines of older engines.
Higher-end cars, such as Lexus, Infinity or Mercedes, tend to run better without ethanol, said Stephanie Tara, owner of the Park Street Mini-Mart, 950 S. Park St., which she said has offered ethanol-free fuel since 1999.
Ethanol-free gasoline can be more expensive, partly because ethanol tax credits can’t be passed on to customers.
“The only real benefit to (ethanol-blended fuel) is it’s cheaper,” said Tim Roiland, a mechanic with Mike’s Auto Service, 222 W. Cottage Grove Road. “Gasoline is better for your car.” Read more.
Topics: Biofuel, Cars, Ethanol, Gas, News, Prices |
Related Posts
- Before You Buy Gasoline, Check Out The Octane Ratings
- N.Y. Gas Stations First In State To Sell Ethanol To Public
- Ethanol Fuel Is Gaining Ground And Saving Marylanders Money
- South Florida Gas Stations Get Ethanol Blends
- Chevrolet: Providing Gas-Friendly To Gas-Free Options
- Find Cheap Gas With Your Cell Phone
- Cheap Gas Web Sites: Waste Of Time Or Gas?
- Ethanol-Free Gas Outlets Growing Daily
- Hot Gas Might Be Costing You More
- Cheap Gas? 4 Websites To Help You Find Lower Prices
New Way Of Making Easy Money Online