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Is gasoline mixed with ethanol bad for an old Volkswagen Beetle?
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∙ 15y ago
any car should be able to run on e10 10%ethonal. I second that comment. I have been driving my 1968 Bug for 4 years on 10% gas alcohol blend with good results.
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What Ethanol mixed with gasoline?
It is known as gasahol. Ethanol fuel mixed with 15% gasoline is known as E85, though all gas sold in the US has to have some ethanol mixed in by law.
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.
Can you run ethanol mixed fuel in an 89 Yamaha blaster?
You can run only gasoline with 5% Ethanol no more which means no E85.
Can ethanol prevent rust?
No Ethanol is supposed to promote rust. Mixed with gasoline it is a weak acid. It also is very hydrophilic, i.e. it absorbs water.
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 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.
Can Methanol be mixed with Antifreeze?
yes; but be careful... too much will damage your engine
What is the diffrense between mixed gasolin and gasoline?
its because i found gasoline in my garage and needed some for my mini dirt bike and i forgot if it was gasoline or gasoline mixed with oil how can i tell if it is mixed or just normal gas
How is ethonal used as a fuel?
CORNAnswer:Ethanol fuels can be made from many plant materials containing starches and sugar. This would include cellulose waste, grains, potatoes, sugar cane, or waste foods/Obviously the worst sources would be the usable food products as they can be purposed for human or animal consumption.Industrially, ethanol can be made from etylene from natural gas production, ot ethylene created as a by-product in petroleum or petrochemical manufacture.
What would cause my voltswagon jetta to stop running after using ethanol for gas?
The two biggest issues with ethanol as a fuel are:Ethanol is polar and therefore a much better solvent for some materials than gasoline is; this could result in things like seals and tubing swelling or even dissolving if ethanol is used in a fuel system that was expecting a more or less completely non-polar fuel like gasoline.Ethanol is significantly more hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air) than gasoline is. Moisture in the fuel is bad for lots of reasons, including potential rusting of some parts within the engine.Another thing to be aware of is that the energy density of ethanol is about 1/3 lower than that of gasoline, so using ethanol instead of gasoline will result in reduced fuel mileage.Gasoline mixed with 10% or less ethanol is generally okay to use in modern gasoline engines. (Consult your owner's manual to be sure.) Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol can cause problems in vehicles not specifically designed for it (Flex-Fuel Vehicles). FFVs generally state the maximum percentage of ethanol they're prepared to handle; this usually takes the form of a code like E85 (up to 85% ethanol, with the remainder being gasoline).I don't know specifically what your Jetta was designed to handle, but it's likely some problem related to the above.
What are some alternitve fuels for cars?
e85 ethanol could be mixed with gasoline in specific petrol engines cooking oil could be used to power a diesel electricity hydrogen is the most recent one to be developed.
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.
