As ethanol use expands and enters new markets, the following information is designed to answer questions automobile service technicians may have about ethanol and other fuel quality issues. This information is provided to ensure that service technicians have the information they need on new fuels and gasoline quality as it relates to vehicle performance and driveability. We also include information on power equipment and recreational engines.


The "Changes in Gasoline" manual series has achieved a circulation in excess of a half million copies making it the most widely circulated gasoline reference manual used by the auto service and repair community.

• Changes in Gasoline III - the Auto Technician's Gasoline Quality Guide
  With over a half million copies in circulation, this 36 page manual on fuel quality is used by hundreds of schools as well as numerous auto manufacturer and commercial training programs. Today it is the most widely used fuel quality guide by the auto service and repair community. While hard copies are no longer available, permission is hereby granted to download and print a single copy.
  
  Available in Spanish/Disponible en Espanol. Click here to download the Spanish version.
• Changes in Gasoline III - Year 2000 Supplemental Update
  This new 16-page supplement includes updated information on changes in fuel specifications and various fuel regulations since publication of the Changes in Gasoline III manual in 1996. Permission is hereby granted to download and print a single copy.
  
  Available in Spanish/Disponible en Espanol. Click here to download the Spanish version.

Users wishing to print and use multiple copies of either the Changes in Gasoline III Guide or the Year 2000 Supplement can arrange to pay a charge as follows:

• 2-10 copies, $1.00 each
• 11-50 copies, $0.50 each
• 51-200 copies, $0.40 each
• 200 and above, $0.30 each

The manual and supplement can be provided on CD for those wishing to produce a large number of copies or needing a higher resolution version than the PDF version. The cost for the CD is $10, plus reprint charges as stated above.

To arrange to print multiple copies or to obtain the CD, please contact Bob Reynolds at rreynolds-dai@earthlink.net or call 574-233-7344.

Click here to view warranty statements regarding the use of ethanol in automobiles, marine equipment/boats, motorcyles, power equipment and recreational vehicles. 

• Comparison of California Reformulated Gasoline to Federal Reformulated Gasoline
  April 1997
  RFA Information Paper #970401
• Driveability and Performance of Reformulated and Oxygenated Gasolines
  April 1997
  RFA Information Paper #970302
• Lubricity of Reformulated and Oxygenated Gasolines
  March 1997
  RFA Information Paper #970301
• Compatibility of Reformulated and Oxygenated Gasoline with Fuel System Materials
  February 1997
  RFA Information Paper #970201
• Use of Reformulated Gasoline in Aircraft Certified to Operate on Automotive Gasoline
  May 1997
  RFA Information Paper #970501
• Changes in Gasoline & the Classic Auto
  May 1996
  RFA Information Paper #960501

To obtain hard copies of any of the above publications, please contact the RFA at info@ethanolrfa.org or 202-289-3835.