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The gasoline at the local Murphy USA station to me (it is in Walmart's parking lot) sells gasoline with up to 10% ethanol.

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When is gasoline to old?

Gasoline is old after a month. Especially gasoline which contains ethanol. Ethanol looses its octane rating much faster than petroleum.


How much ethanol is in gas?

Gasoline typically contains up to 10% ethanol, known as E10 fuel. There are also higher ethanol blends available, such as E15 or E85, which contain 15% or 85% ethanol, respectively. Ethanol is added to gasoline to increase octane levels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


How much does a gasoline ethanol blend weight per gallon if the ratio per gallon is 90 percent gasoline and 10 percent ethanol?

Around 6 lbs. Depends on temperature and elevation.


Why do you get fewer miles per gallon from a gallon of ethanol than from a gallon of gasoline?

Gasoline enriched with ethanol contains more oxygen - so it burns cleaner and much faster than regular gasoline. Which means it increase the power of your car.


How much does e85 weigh per gallon?

E85 is a mixture of 85% ethanol alcohol and 15% gasoline. 1 gallon of gasoline equals 5.8 to 6.5 lbs 1 gallon of ethanol equals 6.59 lbs. The weight of ethanol is approximentally: 7.46 lbs to 7.565 depending on the composition of the gasoline used in the E85.


How much ethanol is in regular gasoline?

In regular gasoline, there is no ethanol. If the pump indicates the gasoline is E10, it contains 10% ethanol and by law it should be indicated by a sticker on the pump. Some states mandate all pump fuel to have ethanol. Most recent auto engines can handle E10 gas, but it should be avoided for marine applications. E10 gas can damage engines not designed for it.


What happens if you put e85 gasoline in a regular gasoline engine?

It will ruin the engine. Ethanol is a much harsher fuel than gasoline and also requires a higher compression ratio to burn efficiently.


How much corn does it take to make a gallon of ethanol?

Zero as you can not make a gallon of gasoline from water.


What are 5 advantages for blending corn based ethanol with gasoline?

1) If you blend enough gasoline with ethanol (E85) the fuel will be compatible with the seals in most fuel systems and it can be used by any vehicle. 2) Gasoline acts as a denaturant and allows the producer to qualify to pay no liquor tax on the ethanol he produces. 3) Gasoline is a well proven fuel and readily available for blending. 4) As a denaturant the gasoline renders the ethanol inedible and unpalitable, and much less likely to be diverted to other food uses. 5) Gasoline is more dense than ethanol and increases its energy value per gallon.


How many miles per gallon less with ethanol enhanced gasoline?

Expect around a 15% decline in fuel mileage over conventional gasoline. Ok, so if I'm paying $4.00 / gallon for 10 % ethanol gas and loosing 15 % mileage that means if I can find 100 % gasoline with no ethanol at $4.60 / gallon I'm getting basically the same thing. So if I pay $4.10 / gallon for real gas without ethanol, I just saved $.50 / gallon over the ethanol low output gas. This should make shopping allot easier, as long as the stations are required to post how much ethanol they are selling versus real gas.


How much alcohol is in unleaded and super unleaded?

Unleaded and super unleaded gasoline typically contain very little to no alcohol. In many regions, they may contain up to 10% ethanol, which is a type of alcohol, as an additive to help reduce emissions and improve combustion. However, the specific ethanol content can vary by location and regulatory standards. Always check the fuel specifications provided by the supplier for precise information.


How is ethanol used as a fuel?

Ethanol is primarily used as a fuel additive in gasoline to reduce emissions and improve octane levels. It can also be used as a standalone fuel in vehicles designed for flex-fuel capabilities, where it is typically blended with gasoline. Some countries use ethanol as a biofuel for energy production in a process called bioethanol production.