[mdlug] Automotive technical info wanted (only slightly off topic)

[Aaron Kulkis]

Evan Carew wrote:
> Aaron Kulkis wrote:
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>> Evan Carew wrote:
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>> Actually, it's fairly easy to tell if your engine's seals can take any
>> ethanol in your fuel (even as low as 12%). All you have to do is to
>> look in your user's manual which came with the car. If the seals are
>> of the type which can't do ETOH, then it will say that your car can't
>> use fuel with ANY ethanol at all. As an example, my 2001 Saturn L
>> series from GM can't take any.
>>
>> Evan
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>>> Ow!
>>> Ethenol is a great fuel additive -- keeps fuel systems clean
>>> and also absorbs water condensation.
> Yes it does adsorb water, however, it contains 15% less energy / gal,

That's why it's a less than adequate fuel for general use....


> has the effect of acidifying your fuel mixture, and will precipitate out
> of solution at the right (or wrong depending on your perspective)
> temperature and pressure. This latter event will give your engine
> controller a bit of a headache.