No ethonal

[Performance nut]

First time I have ever seen this. Can we use it?

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[Jay-rod427]

You sure can, but it’s more expensive for less octane so why?

 

[BlackandBlue]

It’s great for storing a car over the winter. Not much else.

 

[Notheryote]

The myth that ethanol is bad is just that. Stick to your normal premium gas, it’s what the tunes are built around.

 

[Jay-rod427]

It’s great for storing a car over the winter. Not much else.

And lawnmowers. Lol

 

[Anthony 05 GT]

The myth that ethanol is bad is just that. Stick to your normal premium gas, it’s what the tunes are built around.

Not a myth when it comes to carburetors. Modern cars are fine with the ethanol in the fuel.

 

[Notheryote]

Not a myth when it comes to carburetors. Modern cars are fine with the ethanol in the fuel.

*In the context of this forum, which is modern cars

 

[Mustang_Lou]

Ethanol will also reduce your fuel economy if that's a concern as it doesn't burn as efficiently as pure gasoline.

 

[EFI]

You can but why?

E10 93 is cheaper, has higher octane rating and provides a small amount of benefits of alcohol in gasoline.

 

[tom_sprecher]

...provides a small amount of benefits of alcohol in gasoline.

Can you elaborate on this statement?

 

[EFI]

Can you elaborate on this statement?

Ethanol in gasoline helps cool down the air charge and helps make more power on its own. I'm sure you've heard by now how great E85 is for performance, one reason being the increased octane rating and ability to avoid knock. But another is that it cools the air.

Of course only having 10% alcohol is not going to do as much as E85 with it's supposed 85%, but it's still better than having 0% alcohol.

As far as fuel mileage, E0 93 is of course the best compared to E10 93. But besides that, Exx gasoline is better for power and cooling.

 

[bootlegger]

Ethanol will also reduce your fuel economy if that's a concern as it doesn't burn as efficiently as pure gasoline.

It combusts just fine. It has lower energy content, which leads to reduced fuel economy.

 

[Mustang_Lou]

It combusts just fine. It has lower energy content, which leads to reduced fuel economy.

Isn't "it doesn't burn as efficiently" the same thing as "it has lower energy content"???

 

[Deleted member 35786]

It is a couple of years old but answers most questions.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/the-truth-about-ethanol-in-your-gas/

 

[Zelek]

Ethanol is great. That's why I run a lot of it and get 12 mpg. Engine loves it.

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