Re: Gasolene Oxygenation and fuel economy ?

["Tom Forhan" <TFORHAN@hr.house.gov>]

     Oxygenated fuel is mandated in certain areas  to help reduce air
     pollution where it is deemed particularly bad. Here on the east coast
     it is a winter only thing, maybe in other areas it is year round.

     Your lower mileage is, indeed, characteristic of using this fuel.
     All companies in an affected area are required to sell the fuel,
     here there is a little sticker on each and every gas pump informing
     the consumer (should they take the time to find and read it) that
     the fuel is oxygenated. The only way to get the non-oxygenated
     fuel is to fill up outside the area. Maybe you live close to the
     edge, and it will be easy...but chances are it is not.

     Tom F.




______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________
Subject: Gasolene Oxygenation and fuel economy ?
Author:  QUATTROOWNER (INTERNET.QUATTROO) at HR
Date:    1/11/96 1:16 PM


Quattro owners:
My 93 S4 has been gettling lower milage (2-3 less miles per gallon) over
the last few months.  Several people have told me that was due to
"oxygenated fuel" which is prevalent in California.  First of all, is
this a valid argument ?  If true, does anyone know of any gasolene
companies that do not "oxygenate" their Premium Unleaded ?
Thanks a lot.
  Joe Petersack