0
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.
Wiki User
∙ 9y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What does the ethanol blend e85 consist of?
E85 is an ethanol blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline. It is primarily used as fuel for flex-fuel vehicles, which are designed to run on a range of ethanol-gasoline blends. E85 is considered a renewable fuel source and offers certain environmental benefits, but its use may result in reduced fuel efficiency compared to gasoline.
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.
Will your 1997 ford explorer run on ethanol with no changes?
Most if not all existing gasoline powered engines can operate without modification on gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10). Some flexible fuel vehicles (FFV) are specifically designed to operate on gasoline containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). One consideration though, is that you will spend more to operate a vehicle on any fuel that contains ethanol. While the vehicle will run cleaner, ethanol blended gasoline has a lower energy content, and therefore will result in a 2%-3% reduction in miles-per-gallon; you will be filling up more to go the same number of miles.
What type of unleaded gas does a Nissan Pathfinder take?
For optimum performance, you should use high-test or premium gasoline in your Nissan Pathfinder, as per Nissan's specifications. Using a lower octane gasoline can result in premature ignition which can in the long run damage your engine.
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.
How much E85 gas can your car burn without damage?
If it is a flex fuel vehicle you can burn all you want. If not a flex fuel vehicle immediate damage can result. The Ethanol will damage the seals in the fuel system.
Driving with no coolant?
Very bad idea. engine damage will result.
What will happen if diesel engine is run on petrol?
The engine may suffer serious damage. Of course, it all depends on how much diesel remained in the tank before adding gasoline and how new the engine is. In 2007 or newer clean diesel engines, amy amount of gasoline will do damage to the sensitive emissions control components and system. In older engines with much less sophisticated and touchy emission systems, a lightly diluted (say 90% diesel & 10% gasoline) mix would probably pass through with little or no detriment. It may simply cause reduced engine power, perhaps a bit more noise, and possibly a warning from the emission sensors that detect something other than pure diesel exhaust. It is a high concentration of gasoline that spells real trouble. Burning straight gasoline or a highly diluted gas/diesel mix will almost certainly result in catastrophic damage to the engine. Diesels can burn a lot of things but gasoline is not one of them.
Why must you operate the exhaust blower before starting a boat and inboard gasoline engine?
To remove accumulated gasoline vapors from areas of the engine compartment. Failure to do so can result in an explosion during start-up.
For his truck Joel purchases gasoline to which oxygen has not been added. What might be the result?
The engine will produce more exhaust.
Can I used unleaded fuel in a diesel van?
If the van has a diesel engine, then you MUST use diesel fuel. Unleaded gasoline will destroy a diesel engine. Diesel fuel is also used as a lubricant in a diesel engine. The use of any other fuel except diesel will result in serious damage. If you have put unleaded in your diesel, do not start or drive this vehicle until you drain the tank and change all the fuel filters.If the van has a diesel engine, then you MUST use diesel fuel. Unleaded gasoline will destroy a diesel engine. Diesel fuel is also used as a lubricant in a diesel engine. The use of any other fuel except diesel will result in serious damage. If you have put unleaded in your diesel, do not start or drive this vehicle until you drain the tank and change all the fuel filters.
What gasoline is best for foreign cars?
The same gasoline you use in domestic cars. Just be sure and use the octane recommended by the manufacture. Do not use a higher octane than is recommended. Doing so, is a waste of money and will provide no benefit whatsoever. Also do not use a lower octane or you may cause pre-detonation which could result in engine damage.
