FREE WHEELIN’

FREE WHEELIN’

Brian rathjen

RecReational Gas?

I admit, although Shira keeps a keen eye on the rise and fall (mostly rise) of fuel prices since the beginning of this year, I have a blind-eye. Give my high-test and let me get going. This was especially important during our Spring Break when a hack on the fuel supply caused a rush on fuel.

Even I paid attention to this and my carrying silly extra fuel actually worked out. Yay for me, for I once had a semi-good idea.

According to the folks that run the internet…

“Non-ethanol gas can range anywhere from 10 to 15 extra cents per gallon compared to regular gasoline. This additional cost per gallon can add up quickly for drivers. If you use ethanol-free gas, you will need to consider whether the gas mileage you gain from using it outweighs the initial costs.”

Feh!

Or, you can consider that you can drive ANYTHING with non-ethanol fuel. It is better for EVERY machine.

Popcorn is good for the movies. Oh, right, who can go to a flick these days?

I love our mid-west framers, but good for Sunoco!

Enough “Woke” how about ”wake” up.

Some drivers are always on the hunt for the most affordable fuel, while others are constantly looking for ethanol-free gas. If the latter describes you, you’ll appreciate having access to a map of gas stations that offer non-ethanol.

I have a friend, Geri, one of the most talented and experienced riders I know, who has worked out routes simply based on non-popcorn fuel.

Let’s call it what it is. Popcorn.

If you’re not familiar with non-ethanol gas and are curious about whether it would benefit your car, boat or outdoor power equipment, here’s what you need to know about this type of fuel before you check out the map.

Why do some drivers prefer ethanol-free gas? So here is the deal…

Basically, ethanol is frequently added to gas because it can make the fuel burn cleaner and more efficiently. As a result, adding ethanol to gas can reduce a vehicle’s greenhouse gas emissions, which is a good thing.

But…ethanol can absorb moisture from the air, which means that after a while, you could end up with a bunch of water in your gas tank. That can lead to corrosion and engine damage in general, and that’s why some people try to avoid ethanol in their gas. Especially high-performance machines or older rides. After seeing the Recreational Fuel Sign at the Sunoco in the Adirondacks I began to search around to see what was new for Backroads Central to fuel up the BMW, Suzuki, Honda and Kawasakis…oh, and the Dodge, and especially the Audi. The older the vehicle the more important non-ethanol fuel is. But, what is Ethanol Fuel? Over the last ten years, the emphasis on reducing fuel emissions has been an agenda for many governments. In a bid to reduce their collective carbon footprint, some people have started looking for a way to control their impact on the enviorment. It is due to such a situation that the use of Ethanol fuel has increased in many countries. However, those wanting to switch to a different type of fuel have many questions about Ethanol. Many of these are concerned with what this fuel really is and how big a dent it makes in our lives and pockets.

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