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any alcohol in gasoline reduces mpg. as a ase certified technician i am seeing a lot of this now. customers complain of lower gas mileage and worse performance.
The answer is, quite simply, yes. The Foundation for Economic Education reported:
"Corn-derived ethanol yields 35 percent less energy than gasoline. So as the percentage of ethanol in gasoline goes up, miles per gallon will go down. Translation: Our demand for gas has gone and will continue to go up thanks to this government-promoted biofuel program."
What else can I help you with?
How many miles per gallon does a 1999 gm safari van get?
20 - 23 mpg highway using REAL gasoline 17 - 20 mpg highway using 10% ethanol 12 - 16 mpg city using REAL gasoline 10 - 14 mpg city using 10% ethanol
Why does E85 get less mpg then gas?
The internal combustion engine converts heat to motion or kinetic energy. Since ethanol has less "heat" than gasoline per gallon the fuel mileage will be less. Heat content of conventional gasoline = 115,500 Btu/gallon Heat content of ethanol = 76,000 Btu/gallon E85 is a blend of 15% gasoline and 85% ethanol so you can expect a drop in MPG of 20% or more.
Do the car manufacturers give mpg taking into account ethanol in the gasoline?
ussually but sometimes it's just so they can sell cars eisier
Does BP Amoco gasoline contain ethanol?
The only way to tell whether ethanol is present in gasoline is to look at the gasoline pump. If it contains ethanol, there should be a large sticker on it stating what percentage of ethanol is in the gasoline.
What is an example of gasohol?
Gasohol is a fuel mixture of gasoline and ethanol. A common example of gasohol is E10, which consists of 90% gasoline and 10% ethanol.
What percent of gasoline consist of ethanol that is made from corn?
The percentage of gasoline that is ethanol differs according to the type of gasoline measured. On average, though, most gasoline is at least 13% to 15% ethanol made from corn.
Is gasoline miscible in ethanol?
Yes, gasoline is miscible in ethanol to some extent. Ethanol can be used as a blending component in gasoline to increase oxygen content and reduce emissions. However, the extent of miscibility depends on the ethanol content and other components present in the gasoline mixture.
Does ethanol have a sweet taste in gasoline?
No, ethanol does not have a sweet taste in gasoline. Ethanol is used as a fuel additive, primarily for its combustion properties, and does not contribute a noticeable taste to gasoline.
What is a mixture of ethanol and gasoline called?
A mixture of ethanol and gasoline is called gasohol or E10. Gasohol typically contains 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline. It is used as a fuel for vehicles that can run on ethanol blends.
What does E-20 mean?
If you are talking about gasoline it means the gasoline is 20% ethanol. Most gasoline here in the states is E-10, 10% ethanol.
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.
Is Exxon gasoline ethanol free?
Exxon gasoline typically contains ethanol as a blending component unless specified as ethanol-free. It's important to check the fuel pump or contact the station directly for accurate information on ethanol content in their gasoline.
