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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.
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∙ 9y agoNo, your car will actually use more fuel when run on ethanol or with ethanol added into the gasoline, as ethanol has less energy than gasoline. The reason ethanol is sometimes used is that it causes less pollution as it burns cleaner than gasoline and also can assist gasoline to burn cleaner when used as an additive.
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∙ 11y agoI don't know ..... Can you? Whatever the question means I'd love to know the answer!! :)
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∙ 12y agoin a carborator engine (like a lawn mower) you can adjust the choke to make it run properly, but in a car it wouldn't work right unless you were using E85 ethanol and it was a FlexFule car
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Can a Wankel engine run on ethanol?
yes
What does ethanol do to the human body?
Ethanol is basically bad for you. A little is ok, but you have to be sencible. Too much ethanol can lead to high riscs of trauma, and is stored in the liver and cause seizures. Way to much and you can die or kill someone else through your fault of drinking.
Should ethanol be capitalized?
It does not need to be unless at the start of a sentence. In American English however, there is a bad tendency to capitalize.
What will happen to a vehicle that goes from gas with no ethanol to gas with ethanol?
burn your valves up if you run it to long. burns hotter It will continue to function normally. Nothing will happen to the engine. BUT- Ethanol will decrease mileage because it contains less power per molecule than gasoline. I only use it because its less expensive and helps the farmers out. Answer E10 (up to 10% ethanol) is safe and approved for most newer engines. Biggest problem is ethanol readily attracts and absorbs water, has short shelf life, is a strong solvent, degreaser, has lower energy... - Ethanol blends are not suitable for marine engines and long term storage. Higher oxygen content often requires engine modifications. See fueltestkit for more details.
Why does ethanol burn differently than ethanol and water mixed?
the main reason why ethanol burns differently then ethanol and water mix is mainly because when you add the water to the ethanol you are making the ethanol less potent so it will burn weaker.
Can you mix non ethanol gas with ethanol gas?
No, its bad for your engine Sure you can mix them as long as your vehicle has a flex fuel engine. You can also mix then in a non flex fuel engine as long as you do not mix more than 10% ethanol with plain gasoline.
Is gasoline mixed with ethanol bad for a 1984 Ford Laser?
the engine in a 84 ford laser is not ethanol compatible & will run like a sack of crap if you use fuel that contains any ethanol
Is ethanol combined with gas bad for your engine?
Some with older cars don't notice a difference when combining ethanol with gasoline. 10% ethanol mixed with gasoline is a safe amount to use for perfect results.
What are the disadvantages of ethanol?
has to much heat for a engine born to hot in side your mottor Growing corn can be bad for the soil.
Why does Ethanol gas make the check engine light come on in a Pontiac transport?
It is possible for the check engine light to come on in a Pontiac Transport when using ethanol gasoline because it burns hotter than other gasoline. The check engine light might also come on if the oxygen sensor is bad.
Can a Wankel engine run on ethanol?
yes
Is ethanol bad for lawn mowers?
YES!
Would ethanol make a Camry check engine light come on?
YES!!!!!YOU SHOULD NEVER RUN A VEHICLE ON ETHANOL THAT DOES NOT SUPPORT IT (HAS A FlexFuel LOGO ON IT!)THIS WILL CAUSE EXTREME DAMAGE TO YOUR ENGINE!
What damage could result from ethanol in a gasoline engine?
Ethanol can cause damage to engine parts. It can also lead to damage with seals that protect your motor because it eats away at rubber.
Is concentrated Ethanol blue in color?
Ethanol can reach up to 99% purity, which means highest concentration. Pure Ethanol is colorless exactly like water! Any color in ethanol is because of bad distillation or additives!
What is the effects of ethenol on a gasoline engine?
I have been running my car on E10 for as long as it has been available without any bad effect. The rumour that ethanol was bad for your engine was started by the fuel companies because they lose money when you are not pumping CO2 and CO3 into the atmosphere. In Australia they even managed to have a maximum mix put in place, 10%. In some of the older cars ethanol did have an effect on some of the fittings in the fuel system but that problem has been overcome now.
What is a disadvantage of ethanol as a biofuel?
Growing corn could be bad for the soil.
