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Is gasoline mixed with ethanol bad for cars?
done properly, not really. most cars can handle a low percentage (maybe 5-10%) ethanol in their gas without harm. It will, however, reduce gas mileage.
Is there any fuel additive that will reduce ethanol effects?
Yes, adding gasoline without ethanol will reduce the affects of ethanol by diluting it. You do not say which effects of ethanol you wish to reduce. What follows is true but sarcastic and not actually recommended. If you add almost anything non fuel to your fuel tank such as water it will reduce the effects of ethanol. Specifically it will reduce the effect of powering your engine.
Why do Midwestern states use ethanol in their gasoline?
To reduce small gas prices IDIOTS
Would raising taxes on gasoline reduce automobile traffic in a nation highway be an example of a normative analysis?
No, it would be speculative analysis.
Is corn used for gasoline?
Yes, it is the source of corn whiskey. Ethanol can be made from any sugar or starch.Corn doesn't make ethanol. The yeast that consumes the corn produces ethanol as a waste product.
Can a 1994 Subaru Leagacy Station Wagon run on alternative fuel such as ethanol or biodiesel?
The 1994 Subaru Legacy was designed to run on regular unleaded gasoline. It cannot use diesel fuel or biodiesel fuel in its engine !! The most available alternative fuel in the US for gasoline is ethanol. This engine should easily tolerate ethanol up to a 10% ethanol/90% gasoline blend. You should be careful about using ethanol in high concentrations because it can be corrosive to some engine parts. Therefore, you should not use high ethanol content blends (like E85) unless you engine is designed for it. Another reason not to use ethanol in high concentrations is that it contains less power per gallon than the gasoline that it replaces. Using it in high concentrations will substantially reduce the performance of your car. In the future, you may be able to use butanol as a substitute for gasoline. It has several advantages over ethanol such as... - Almost the same power content as the gasoline it replaces. - Not corrosive. Unfortunately, ethanol wins hands down when it comes to which one is cheaper to make. Butanol is currently more expensive than the gasoline it replaces. That may not remain the case much longer. Look for technological advances in producing butanol that should reduce its price to be competitive with ethanol.
Why alkali metals not stored in ethanol?
Akali metals reduce ethanol to ethanoxides- they react with ethanol.
Does an automobile pollute?
yes most automobiles pollute. There are many 'green' cars that run on electricity, and use materials to reduce gas mileage, but they all contribute to the pollution of the planet.
Why is your 2002 Pontiac grand am using much more gas than it was?
Check to see if your computer has any codes stored.Many auto part stores will do this test for free. A faulty O2 sensor will reduce mileage. Also does the vehicle need a tune up? Old plugs and wires, and a dirt air filter will reduce mileage, as will under inflated tires. Lastly some blends of pump gas has higher levels of ethanol which can reduce mileage 5-15%.
Is ethanol bad on your engine?
Ethanol is primarily used to oxygenate the gas and replace the chemical MBTE, which pollutes groundwater. HOWEVER, since most ethanol in the US comes from corn, it is important to note that using ethanol in gasoline causes GREATER pollution than just gasoline alone. This is because it actually takes more energy to produce corn based ethanol than is extracted from it. Until better technologies for ethanol production are available (e.g. algae), it is best for the environment to avoid gas containing ethanol if possible (some states mandate it). The idea in more recent years was to reduce dependence on foreign oil (most of ours comes from Canada, a smaller proportion coming from the Middle East), but the end result has been an unfortunate upward swing in global corn prices which affects the people who actually use corn as food.
What is the most effective way to reduce emissions from an automobile?
The most effective way to reduce emissions from an automobile would have to be not driving it at all. Keep the engine maintained regularly.
Do you need to use 92 octane gasoline in a 2010 Lexus RX350?
Yes. Using a lower grade of fuel then is recommended will reduce your mileage, performance, and increase your emissions. You can always use a higher grade as well.
