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-Yes and no. Internal combustion engines can be designed or adapted to run on almost any kind of fuel and there have been a number of engines run exclusively on alcohol.
-Note: there are two kinds of alcohol. Methanol, or grain alcohol, is commonly thought of as drinking alcohol. Ethanol is wood alcohol and is EXTREMELY toxic to humans. Either will power an engine; if you want to run your Lamborghini on Martel 5 Star be my guest...
-Alcohol and gasoline have different detonation points so they aren't directly interchangeable. You may see "alcohol injection" systems for WW2 fighter aircraft and racing engines. Alcohol actually reduces the temperature of combustion and is used on a TEMPORARY basis to increase engine power.
-In winter many people put "gas line antifreeze" when they fuel up. The alcohol in the antifreeze bonds with water in the tank and allows the water/alcohol mixture to pass through the fuel filter and be burned in the engine. Left untreated water buildup would clog the fuel filter and shut down the engine.
-The main problem with Ethanol/Gasoline mixtures, however, isn't with the engine itself but with fuel lines and gaskets. Certain types of "rubber" hose and "plastic" gaskets react poorly to alcohol and will start to dissolve causing all kinds of interesting problems. When alcohol additives were first used manufacturers would not repair damaged engines still under warranty because they weren't designed to work with alcohol. That has changed but check your owner's manual to see what percentage of ethanol your warranty covers.
-In general adding ethanol to gasoline may not be a great thing but it isn't a bad thing as long as your hoses and gaskets are up to it.
-And, unlike gasoline, you can brew alcohol in your back yard.
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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.
Will a small amount of gasoline in a diesel engine damage the engine?
No - a small amount will not damage the engine, though may cause it to run badly. However, a larger amount can cause serious damage, and the tank and engine should be drained.
If gasoline 91 percent is suitable for Nissan Sunny 2001?
All gasoline with ethanol additive are approved for vehicles in all different octane grades.Just beware of putting e85 in a vehicle that is not flex fuel, it can cause damage to the fuel lines as ethanol is more corrosive than gasoline.
Would ethanol make a Camry check engine light come on?
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Will putting petrol in a diesel engine car and starting it damage the car?
Yes, putting petrol/gasoline in a diesel engine and running it will cause severe damage to the engine.
Can lacquer thinner be used in a car engine if it is mixed with gasoline?
no it will blow upMy VersionLacquer thinner will damage: Fuel linesFuel PumpInjectorsAnd cause major damage to the inside of the engine
What happens when you put regular unleaded gasoline into a diesel engined truck?
The gasoline will cause damage to the injection pump due to lack of lubricity. If mixed with diesel the gasoline will cause higher combustion temperatures and can cause valve damage, piston scoring and heating problems with the engine.Putting 100% straight gasoline in a diesel engine, if it can be started, it will not run for long and it will be permanently damaged.For more information please see the answer to the Related Question shown below.
What will happen if petrol is used as a fuel in diesel engine?
Petrol or gasoline in a diesel will cause internal engine damage. if petrol is used in diesel engine it may cause explosive sound with burning ....bcz high compression ratio ......
Which kind of pollution is a cause of air pollution?
Gasoline is burned by a car engine.
Why would the engine light come one if you put ethanol gas in a non ethanol gas car?
that could be a pretty long list. I will cover the big ones. There is approximately 20% less energy in ethanol than there is in gasoline. It is possible that the computer module notices the difference and cannot compensate in the air fuel mix adequately to get a clean, efficient burn. Ethanol is a corrosive, or at least much more corrosive than gasoline or blended gasoline. Over time, ethanol will eat through rubber based gaskets, seals and hoses. That will cause all kinds of problems for your car from the fuel pump, right down to the injectors.
Would a diesel car still drive on petrol?
Absolutely not! Petrol (gasoline) can cause catastrophic damage to a diesel automobile engine, even in very small quantities.
What happens if you put 2 liters of petrol in diesel engine with 20 liters diesel?
I would recommend not running the engine until the fuel is drained. Any amount of petrol/gasoline in a diesel can cause engine or fuel system damage.
