| abstract |
A clear stable motor fuel composition having an improved octane rating comprising alcohol selected from the group consisting of methanol in the amount of about 2.0 to 5.0 vol. %, ethanol in the amount of about 2.0 to 10.0 vol. %, and mixtures thereof in the amount of about 3 to 9.0 vol. %; about 2.0 to 10 vol. % of a cosolvent alcohol selected from the group consisting of tertiary butyl alcohol, isopropanol, and mixtures thereof; water to provide a total water concentration of about 0.1 to 0.5 wt. % (basis weight of motor fuel composition); about 0.01 to 3.0 weight percent (basis weight of motor fuel composition) of a nonionic ethoxylated bisphenol surfactant; and the balance of said motor fuel composition comprising gasoline. |