Following the success of the locally produced Euro-4 almost a year ago, Petron Corporation marked another milestone in the domestic market with the recent launch of the new Blaze 100 Euro 5. “Petron is proud to introduce another revolutionary fuel specially formulated for Philippine driving conditions,” says Ramon Ang, President and CEO of Petron.
Blaze 100 Euro 5 has significantly less sulfur, 10 ppm (parts per million) compared to other Euro 4 fuels (50 ppm). Engineers pointed out that this fuel is 500 percent cleaner than standard Euro 4 fuels. It also has less benzene, a known carcinogen – compared to the Philippine standard which allows up to two percent by volume in gasoline.
High sulfur levels in fuel, when combined with water vapor, can harm the environment and cause corrosive wear on valve guides and cylinder liners, leading to premature engine failure. With significantly low sulfur content and advanced additives technology, the high-performance Blaze 100 Euro 5 delivers the following benefits: Optimal power and acceleration due to extremely high octane and performance additives; Exceptional engine cleanliness because of it’s high quality base fuel and fully synthetic detergent additive; Better fuel economy due to its friction modifier and combustion improver additives; and lower emissions and longer catalytic converter life.
“With the highest octane rating but the lowest sulfur content, Petron Blaze 100 Euro 5 is the best gasoline in the market by far in terms of power, efficiency, and reduced emissions. We will continue to innovate and lead in fuels technology so we can put more savings in our customers’ pockets while improving air quality across the nation,” adds Ang.
Petron’s Blaze 100 Euro 5 was “road-tested” recently as the official fuel of the Philippine Leg of the 2016 Formula 4 South East Asia (F4/SEA) Championship at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga.
Launched in late 2010, Petron’s Blaze 100 Euro 5 is the first and only gasoline in the country with a Research Octane Number (RON) of 100. With 100 octane, it has exceptional resistance to “engine knocking” that results in uneven fuel burn, greater fuel consumption, and even engine damage.