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Ethanol has been added to gasoline in various forms since the early 20th century, but its use became more widespread in the 1970s as a response to the energy crisis. The Renewable Fuel Standard, established in 2005, further promoted the blending of ethanol with gasoline, leading to significant increases in its use. Today, a common blend is E10, which contains 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline.
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How long has ethanol been put in gas?
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.
Why is super unleaded gas in Iowa cheaper than unleaded 87?
Because it has Ethanol in it. The Ethanol increases the octane and lowers the price.AnswerBecause it has ethanol in it. Ethanol actually decreases the power of gasoline, and subsequently decreases mileage as well. Interestingly, it also makes gasoline more expensive- BUT - this is Iowa, and the government is subsidizing the addition of ethanol to gasoline. In Missouri, where the government does not subsidize, gasoline with ethanol is MORE expensive than its Iowa Counterpart. Long story short, its cheaper because of government subsidies.
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.
Can you use ethanol enhanced fuel in your Honda Accord?
Honda does not recommend anything more than 10% ethanol blend. All gasoline now is E10, and Honda says E10 is fine as long as it is the same or higher octane as 100% gasoline. I use E10 in my 1991 Accord with zero problems.
What is the effects of ethenol on a gasoline engine?
I have been running my car on E10 for as long as it has been available without any bad effect. The rumour that ethanol was bad for your engine was started by the fuel companies because they lose money when you are not pumping CO2 and CO3 into the atmosphere. In Australia they even managed to have a maximum mix put in place, 10%. In some of the older cars ethanol did have an effect on some of the fittings in the fuel system but that problem has been overcome now.
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.
Can you mix non ethanol gas with ethanol gas?
No, its bad for your engine Sure you can mix them as long as your vehicle has a flex fuel engine. You can also mix then in a non flex fuel engine as long as you do not mix more than 10% ethanol with plain gasoline.
Is there a chart that shows the comparative energy value of various fuel alternative ranging from gasoline to cellulosic ethanol to corn ethanol sugar ethanol and biodiesel?
While not as a chart, this is an idea about combustion energy values: Ethanol 77,000 Btu per gallon, Gasoline 125,000 Btu per gallon, Diesel 135,000 Btu per gallon and Biodiesel 130,000 Btu per gallon. Grades of fuel imply differences in composition and thus differences in combustion Btu values. Combustion values for ethanol will not depend on source of ethanol as long as ethanol content/composition is the same. Ali Hamza A_Hamza@yahoo.com
Can you use boat fuel in a car?
If we're talking about gasoline/petrol, then yes as long as it meets the minimum octane required for your car. If you consider "boat fuel" as ethanol free fuel then yes absolutely you can. Using fuel containing ethanol in boats however creates problems.
Most Alternative Car Fuels are Used as Additives?
Ethanol, long an additive to gasoline, is by itself an alternate car fuel which burns more cleanly than fossil fuels. Most internal combustion engines, however, cannot burn pure ethanol so it is used as an additive. Biodiesel is similar, made from oils of plants such as soybeans or animal fats, then added to traditional diesel fuel. Hydrogen cells and electric batteries are other sources of alternative car fuels.
How do you start a car that has been sitting for a long time?
Fresh fully charged battery and fresh gasoline
What will happen to a vehicle that goes from gas with no ethanol to gas with ethanol?
burn your valves up if you run it to long. burns hotter It will continue to function normally. Nothing will happen to the engine. BUT- Ethanol will decrease mileage because it contains less power per molecule than gasoline. I only use it because its less expensive and helps the farmers out. Answer E10 (up to 10% ethanol) is safe and approved for most newer engines. Biggest problem is ethanol readily attracts and absorbs water, has short shelf life, is a strong solvent, degreaser, has lower energy... - Ethanol blends are not suitable for marine engines and long term storage. Higher oxygen content often requires engine modifications. See fueltestkit for more details.
