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We have replaced MTBE with ethanol because it is an environmentally-friendly way to help clean our air without harming our drinking water. In sharp contrast to MTBE and other components of gasoline such as benzene, ethanol will biodegrade in soil and water. Ethanol can provide the air quality benefits of cleaner burning gasoline while minimizing the risk of contaminating drinking water in the event of an accidental spill or leaking underground storage tank. |
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No. In fact, ethanol-blended fuels represent 12% of U.S. motor gasoline sales. From just over 10 million gallons of production in 1979, the U.S. fuel industry has grown to more than 1.8 billion gallons of annual production capacity. Ethanol is widely marketed across the country as a high-octane enhancer and as an oxygenate capable of reducing air pollution and improving automobile performance. |
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No. Getty gasoline works to reduce pollution. It won't affect the way your engine runs. Your car’s exhaust will contain less carbon monoxide and other pollutants to improve our air quality. Ethanol blends up to 10% are approved under the warranties of all the major auto manufacturers, domestic and foreign, marketing vehicles in the U.S. In fact, Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors recommend the use of cleaner-burning fuels such as ethanol in their vehicle owner manuals because of ethanol's clean air benefits. |
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Yes. Every grade of Getty gasoline has the same octane rating and detergent action as it did before. Ethanol can actually enhance engine performance by increasing octance and raising oxygen, cleaning and preventing engine deposits, and acting as a gas-line antifreeze. So, you’ll get the satisfaction you want with the grade you buy. |
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The U.S. EPA and many state agencies are asking gasoline marketers like Getty to reduce their use of MTBE in gasoline due to potential groundwater pollution. We want to be–Better for you and Better for the Environment. |
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