The facts about ethanol-blended gasoline: Ethanol is an alcohol produced from fermented agricultural products such as corn. It is a clean-burning, renewable, domestically-produced fuel. During the past 20 years, millions of Americans have driven billions of miles on ethanol-blended gasoline, or E-10, which is 10% ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline.
Safe for any engine: Every major automaker has approved the use of ethanol-blended gasoline under warranty including General Motors, Ford and Daimler Chrysler. With its 113 octane rating, ethanol is the highest-octane fuel on the market and helps engines run more smoothly. Ethanol helps keep fuel injection systems clean for better performance. Ethanol also works as a gas line antifreeze. It suspends moisture in the fuel system and eliminates the need for gas tank additives in cold weather. Ethanol blends are also safe for snowmobiles, motorboats and lawnmowers.
Helps reduce air pollution: Using an ethanol-blended gasoline such as Cenex® CleanGard ethanol blend is an easy way to reduce air pollution and reduce dependence on foreign oil. Ethanol contains oxygen, which helps components of gasoline burn cleaner and more efficiently, thus helping to reduce emissions such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, E-10 reduces carbon monoxide emissions by up to 30%.
Supports agriculture: Because it is produced from corn, ethanol opens a new market for corn growers. According to the National Corn Growers Association, U.S. farmers produced 9.5 billion bushels of corn in 2001, and 600 million bushels were used for ethanol production. Ethanol is a renewable, domestic source of fuel, and helps reduce dependence on foreign fuels.
We offer CleanGard® ethanol-blend Here at Midland Services Sanborn Station, we now offer Cenex CleanGard® ethanol-blended gasolines. Ethanol is renewable, reduces air pollution and supports the ag economy. So stop by and fill up with CleanGard ethanol today.