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Introducing Petra Oil’s Ethanol Fuel Treatment & Stabilizer

Petra Ethanol Fuel Treatment & Stabilizer is designed to counter the harmful effects of ethanol fuels including E-1-, E-15 and E85.  One ounce treats 3.5 gallons or one bottle treats 21 gallons.  Ideal for use on every fill up to help prevent the degradation of ethanol fuels.  One bottle improves combustion and engine performance.   Use in 2 and 4 stroke engines such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, blowers, boat engines and 4 stroke motorcycles.

Features and benefits:  For use in cars, trucks, lawn mowers, weed eaters, blowers, boat engines and motorcycles, Stabilizes ethanol fuel to keep fuel fresh longer, Cleans injectors & fuel system components, Prevents corrosion, Removes moisture from fuel to help prevent phase separation.

Contact Petra Oil Company to get your Ethanol Fuel Treatment Today!

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Automakers Warn New Ethanol Mandate Could Damage Vehicles

Detroit says it will ruin your engine. The EPA says it’s safe. Farmers say it’s better than foreign oil. Oil companies say it’s more expensive than gasoline. But as Washington looks to compel refiners to blend more and more ethanol into gasoline, consumers are still left with the basic and critical question — how much ethanol is safe to put in their cars? Automakers warn the government’s ethanol mandate could damage vehicles if it continues to grow.

“We just feel that it is not safe for the consumer. It’s not safe for their engines,” said Charles Drevna, executive president of American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers.

The questions about ethanol arise after Congress first mandated it in 2007. Ninety-six percent of gasoline sold in the U.S. is now 10 percent ethanol, a high-octane fuel derived from corn. But under that bill and rules favored by the Environmental Protection Agency, refiners are now being forced to blend up to 15 percent ethanol into gasoline sold at stations around the U.S.

The auto industry, though, says E-15 — as the blend is known — corrodes pumps, fuel lines and injectors. And manufacturers say they won’t cover damages caused by the higher blend.

The American Automobile Association agrees.

“Ninety-five percent of today’s cars are not suited for E-15 based on what people who make those cars say,” said AAA CEO Robert Darbelnet.

The ethanol lobby claims automakers and refiners are overreacting.

“E-15 has been sold in this country for the past nine months with no issues whatsoever. This is a lot of hysteria that’s being driven by the oil companies,” said Bob Dinneen, head of the Renewable Fuels Association.

While there have been no issues reported so far, the new blend has only been sold in a handful of stations in the Midwest. But refiners are mandated to use 13.8 billion gallons ethanol this year requiring the 15 percent blend. The EPA says it is safe for cars built after 2001 but acknowledges it is inappropriate for boats and small motors, including lawnmowers and chainsaws.

Automakers advise new owners not to fill up on E-15 and say doing so may violate warranty terms, leaving customers to pay costly repair bills. Toyota and Lexus even placed warning labels on gas caps and the owner’s manual instructions caution not to use E-15.

“We think ethanol is a pretty good product, up to a point,” said Drevna. “But when Congress mandates such massive quantities that we can’t put into the fuel system, that the autos and the lawnmowers people and the marine manufacturers are saying ‘We won’t warranty, we won’t put this in our engines, there is a problem’.”

Ethanol supporters dispute that and claim studies back them up. Ethanol blends of 25 percent have been used for years in Brazil with no ill effects on the same cars sold in the U.S.

“We support what the EPA did because we know that E-15 is safe for the vehicles for which they have approved,” said Dinneen.”Let the marketplace decide. Let consumers that have a newer vehicle, that want to use E-15, give them the choice. If they want to use E-15 because it is lower cost, because it’s domestically produced, because it’s the only thing we have that’s going to reduce greenhouse gases, then they ought to have that choice.”

After a lengthy comment period, the EPA is expected to decide soon whether or not to relax the blend mandate. Some lawmakers are considering similar legislation should the EPA fail to do so. Right now, it is a lobbying war pitting farmers against oil refiners and automakers.

“Look, this is pretty simple,” said Dinneen. “It’s about a battle for the barrel. Ethanol, renewable fuels, have been phenomenally successful over the last several years, and we are now 10 percent of the U.S. motor fuel market. And the refiners are saying, ‘no more’. They don’t want to see E-15 succeed. I think the American public still understands the value in reducing our dependence on imported oil and seeing more domestic renewable fuels used.”

Read more: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/05/07/auto-makers-warn-new-ethanol-mandate-could-damage-cars/#ixzz2TNgjfngc

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Lubricant geared for Transmissions, Transaxles and Transfer cases

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Houston based Petra Oil Company, a leader in aftermarket automotive maintenance products and programs, launches high performance 75W80 gear lubricant.

Petra Sync 75W80 is a fully synthetic API GL-4 gear lubricant. It provides exceptional thermal stability along with outstanding extreme pressure characteristics, shear stability and low-temperature fluidity.

Arnold Gacita, President of Petra Oil, stated, “In the tradition of Petra’s high-quality synthetic products, Petra Sync 75W80 is right in line.  This lubricant is well suited as a “service fill” product for manual transmissions. Another testament to the Petra name and the quality we stand behind.”

The features and benefits of 75W80 take into account the level of wear and tear a transmission undergoes on a daily basis.  Product testing simulates real-world conditions to give this product the integrity necessary to withstand the volatile environment of manual transmissions.

About Petra Oil Company

Petra Oil Company brings over 50 years of combined experience to the aftermarket automotive industry with top quality products, services, and programs. Petra Oil Company is located at 6100 West by Northwest Blvd, Suite 190 in Houston, Texas.

For more information, call 888-Petra-61 or 713-856-5700.

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PETRA’S NON-CHLORINATED BRAKE CLEANER

All-purpose cleaner for your all-purpose vehicle

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Houston based, Petra Oil Company, a leader in aftermarket automotive maintenance products and programs, now offers a non-chlorinated brake cleaner that acts as an all-around degreaser.

[image][/image]Petra’s Synthetic Universal Power Steering Fluid combines exceptional low-temperature fluidity with outstanding shear stability to meet and exceed the most stringent performance requirements of the OEMs.  This product is a specifically formulated fluid for use in power steering systems that require high-performance lubricating fluids such as CHF+.

Advantages and uses for Petra’s Synthetic Power Steering Fluid constitute a long beneficial list including: advanced, full synthetic formulation for superior performance, keeps power steering units clean, reduces wear and valve noise over a wide temperature range, non-foaming and non-corrosive, compatible with ALL power steering systems, protects against wear, oxidation and corrosion, helps restore quiet, smooth steering control, conditions seals and hoses.

Arnold Gacita, President of Petra Oil, stated “our products and services are highly scrutinized in the lab and tested in real-world scenarios.  When we get a product like Synthetic Universal PST, there is no reason not to use it.  It is completely advantageous to the car owner.”

About Petra Oil Company

Petra Oil Company brings over 50 years of combined experience to the aftermarket automotive industry with top quality products and programs. Petra Oil Company is located at 6100 West by Northwest Blvd, Suite 190 in Houston, Texas. For more information, call 888-Petra-61 or 713-856-5700.

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PETRA’S AIR INTAKE CLEANER

Cleans, Protects and Lubricates Your Air Intake

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Houston based, Petra Oil Company, a leader in aftermarket automotive maintenance products and programs, has put together the right formula designed specifically for your air intake.

As with any engine, many of the parts responsible for optimum performance and longevity are enclosed.  Products like Petra’s Air Intake Cleaner facilitate the cleaning and lubrication of the intake system: throttle valve body, butterfly and idle intake control valves.

When it comes to performance and extending the life of any engine, Petra’s Air Intake Cleaner removes harmful deposits from the intake system, protects moving parts and improves air flow.

Arnold Gacita, President of Petra Oil, commented “when we develop products, our goal is to keep customers happy with the improved performance they get from their vehicles in return from using Petra Oil Products and Services.  We invest a significant amount of time and resources to ensure we are producing the best products on the market today.

Petra Air Intake Cleaner is available through local resellers and distributors and highly recommended by industry professionals as a must have for your air intake system.

About Petra Oil Company

Petra Oil Company brings over 50 years of combined experience to the aftermarket automotive industry with top quality products and programs. Petra Oil Company is located at 6100 West by Northwest Blvd, Suite 190 in Houston, Texas. For more information, call 888-Petra-61 or 713-856-5700.

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PETRA’S NON-CHLORINATED BRAKE CLEANER

All-purpose cleaner for your all-purpose vehicle

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Houston based, Petra Oil Company, a leader in aftermarket automotive maintenance products and programs, now offers a non-chlorinated brake cleaner that acts as an all-around degreaser.

With the need to keep our investment performing for longer periods of time, there is a greater need to keep up with a more regimented service/maintenance schedule.  Cars today are kept longer with the intention that if cared for properly, they will last and perform for longer periods of time.

The buildup of grease, dirt and grime on all of the working parts including the undercarriage, start to add to the wear and tear on vehicles.  With Petra’s Non-Chlorinated Brake Cleaner, working parts get a fresh start.  Quick and clean drying solvents effectively remove grease, oil, and other contaminants that usually speed up the degradation of the vehicle.  Arnold Gacita, President of Petra Oil, commented “we are developing great products that really help our customers keep their vehicles longer and in better working condition.  Our Non-Chlorinated Brake Cleaner is another example of how well our products are developed and perform in the marketplace.”

About Petra Oil Company

Petra Oil Company brings over 50 years of combined experience to the aftermarket automotive industry with top quality products and programs. Petra Oil Company is located at 5829 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N. in Houston, Texas. For more information, call 888-Petra-61 or 713-856-5700.