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Ethanol has been added to gasoline as an oxygenate and octane booster in the United States since the mid-1970s. The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program, established by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, increased the amount of ethanol that must be blended into transportation fuel.

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Does Sunoco have ethanol free gas?

Depends. Sunoco has it available, but so does Shell. It is up to the dealer if he wnats to put a pump in for it. Persoannly, I think there will come a day when most stations will offer it has a third alternative to 87-89-91 octane. Beats the crap out of ethanol added gas by a wide margin. Better mileage and better performance.


What is ethanol in science?

Ethanol is a type of alcohol often used as a solvent in laboratory research and as a fuel in engines. It is commonly produced through the fermentation of sugars by yeast. In chemistry, ethanol is known by its chemical formula C2H5OH.


After removing the leaf from the ethanol it is put into warm water why?

Putting the leaf in warm water after removing it from ethanol helps to rehydrate the leaf and remove any residual ethanol. This step helps to preserve the structure and integrity of the leaf for further examination or analysis.


What happens when gas is put in a container?

When gas is put into a container, it expands to fill the available space evenly. The pressure of the gas molecules against the walls of the container increases until it reaches equilibrium. The volume, temperature, and pressure of the gas will determine its behavior in the container.


Can ethanol freeze when you put it in the freezer?

Yes, ethanol can freeze when placed in a typical household freezer as its freezing point is around -114 degrees Celsius. However, the freezer may not be cold enough to completely freeze the ethanol, causing it to become very viscous or slushy instead.

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Does Exxon put ethanol in their gas?

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Does Shell put Ethanol in Regular Gas?

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Does Mobile put ethanol in its gas?

In most areas. yes. There should be a sticker on the pump saying if it has ethanol in the gas.In most areas. yes. There should be a sticker on the pump saying if it has ethanol in the gas.


I have a 2003 Mitsubishi lancer and tried to put ethanol gas in it and i noticed that the service engine soon lightShould you flush out ethanol gas from your car or wait till you use up all the gas?

You don't have to remove gas, just add good gas as ethanol gets used up.


What happen if you put ethanol gas in with unleaded gas?

You would get slightly better distance per volume of the fuel used.


What will happen to a plastic boat gas tank when you put ethanol gas in it?

I know over time that gas with ethanol will deteriorate the fuel lines on a boat, because they were not made for ethanol. I do not know, however, what would happen with a plastic boat gas tank. One would assume that if it did destroy the gas can, the government would mandate a warning of some sort. Otherwise, people could get killed.


What kind of gas should you put in the 2010 challenger srt8?

The highest octane non ethanol gas available at least 91 octane


Is ethanol gas bad for a 99 suburban?

From what I've heard, if your vehicle was not designed to run on ethanol, don't put it in the tank. Ethanol is a type of alcohol, and will corrode fuel lines, fuel injectors and cause a number of problems. 99, suburban....I'd use regular gas to be safe


What happens when you put ethenol gas in a 1999 mercury villager?

Nothing. The Villager can run any normal ethanol-oxygenated gas up to 15% with no problem.


What kind of gas do you put in a 2005 Lincoln town car?

Regular 87 Octane with no more than 10% Ethanol


What if you put in flex gas in Daewoo Lanos?

You can not put E85 Ethanol fuel into a car not designed for itas the Ethanol fuel (ethyl alcohol), {the same type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages} will destroy the fuel system ( "O" rings , lines, ect...)


Is it ok to put ethanol gas in your 1973 vw beetle?

It better be, or we're all walking. Seriously, I haven't had any problems with it.