Worried about ethanol-related problems for your gas engines this summer? We have some solutions for you.
By Peter A. Janssen
Everyone, it seems, is worried about the effects of ethanol on their gas engines this summer, regardless of where they boat or what kind of engines they have (inboard, outboard; new, old; one manufacturer or another). This is only with E10 ethanol-blended gasoline (meaning it has 10 percent ethanol). Things may soon get worse; many areas are planning to introduce E15, or a 15-percent blend. Already, boat owners are reporting ethanol-caused stalling, engine corrosion, fuel tank problems and more. What is there to do?
Sea Ray, the largest powerboat manufacturer in the world, says a fuel additive, ValvTect Ethanol Gasoline Treatment, can help prevent all ethanol-related problems, except for deterioration of fiberglass fuel tanks (which can't be helped by any additive). ValvTect's technology is approved by every gasoline refiner and engine manufacturer. It prevents moisture and ethanol from dropping to the bottom of the fuel tank, where it can build up, contaminate the fuel and, before too long, stall the engine. Other tips, in addition to ValvTect: keep the fuel tank full, and do everything you can to not let moisture get into the fuel system. For more: www.valvtect.com.
Other Boatkeeper tips featured this month:
- More Electronics from past issues.
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