What Is Ethanol?

Ethanol is added to gasoline to assist in the oxygenation of it, which in turn helps the fuel to burn completely. While most gas stations throughout the United States have 10% ethanol in their gasoline, Al Lemon Services, located in Olean, NY, offers ethanol-free gas to customers. This brings several benefits. The first has to do with the way ethanol is made. The corn industry produces all of the ethanol used in the U.S., so ethanol-free gas removes pressure on them to produce so much, since the demand is lower. Secondly, your vehicle’s gas mileage will improve with ethanol-free gas. If you drive an older vehicle with an older engine, it may not be equipped to properly handle the ethanol, causing rust and vapor lock. For those who store gasoline for later use, ethanol-free gas can last for up to six months, far longer than ethanol gas mixtures. Finally, ethanol-free gas provides a much better fuel for lawn mowers and other outdoor power equipment, as smaller engines aren’t designed to handle large amounts of ethanol.

Al Lemon Services is open 6 days a week to motorists traveling through Olean, and has ethanol-free gas available to customers.