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GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL
If the gasoline in your area contains either “methanol” (methyl
alcohol) or “ethanol” (ethyl alcohol), you should be aware of certain
adverse effects that can occur. These adverse effects are more
severe with “methanol.” Increasing the percentage of alcohol in the
fuel can also worsen these adverse effects.
Some of these adverse effects are caused because the alcohol in the
gasoline can absorb moisture from the air, resulting in a separation
of the water/alcohol from the gasoline in the fuel tank.
The fuel system components on your Mercury MerCruiser engine will
withstand up to 10% alcohol content in the gasoline. We do not know
what percentage your boat’s fuel system will withstand. Contact your
boat manufacturer for specific recommendations on the boats fuel
system components (fuel tanks, fuel lines, and fittings). Be aware
that gasolines containing alcohol may cause increased:
• Corrosion of metal parts.
• Deterioration of rubber or plastic parts.
• Fuel permeation through rubber fuel lines.
• Starting and operating difficulties.
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