🔍Ethanol can have mixed impacts on fuel efficiency and carbon buildup.
🚗There is no clear evidence that ethanol prevents carbon buildup.
💧Ethanol is hydrophilic and can separate from gasoline when water is added.
⛽Ethanol can improve fuel efficiency but may reduce the octane level of gasoline.
🔬Further testing is needed to evaluate the effects of ethanol on rubber and plastic components.
Does ethanol improve fuel efficiency?
—Yes, ethanol can improve fuel efficiency, but it may also reduce the octane level of gasoline.
Does ethanol prevent carbon buildup?
—There is no clear evidence that ethanol prevents carbon buildup.
Can ethanol cause corrosion?
—Yes, ethanol can cause corrosion if left in the gasoline tank for long periods of time.
How can I remove ethanol from gasoline?
—You can mix gasoline with water and drain off the excess water and ethanol. However, this may reduce the octane level of the gasoline.
Are there any long-term effects of ethanol in gasoline?
—Further testing is needed to evaluate the effects of ethanol on rubber and plastic components commonly found in carburetors.
00:00This video explores the impact of ethanol in gasoline, including its effects on fuel efficiency and carbon buildup.
03:30Adding water to gasoline can separate the ethanol content from the gasoline.
05:20Testing the fuel efficiency of ethanol and non-ethanol gasoline in a generator running under load.
08:10The test results show that ethanol can improve fuel efficiency but do not support the claim that it prevents carbon buildup.
08:43Future testing will evaluate the effects of ethanol on rubber and plastic components commonly found in carburetors.
