Post by enigmas on Feb 6, 2016 2:06:20 GMT
I know that this issue has been discussed ad infinitum within most car clubs but I recently came over an article that outlines an interesting political outcome in an American State.
Aspects of ethanol that I find negative in relation to it being added to gasoline as a fuel additive/enhancer are as follows:
That it is corrosive and destructive to a whole range of metals,alloys and rubber fuel lines, especially in carburettored engines. That it has hygroscopic qualites (water entrainment) if left in a petrol tank, carburettor bowl or fuel pump unused for a period.
If you can, totally avoid using it.
Interestingly Hawaii has just passed a Bill into law to eliminate ethanol in gasoline, effective from Dec 31, 2015. It states:
"The law recognizes that the requirement of blending ethanol into gasoline does not produce any economic benefit for the State and the import of ethanol creates an economic burden for State residents. Further, ethanol increases water formation which can then corrode metals and dissolve plastics and rubber, especially over a period of time when the car is not used. Current high performance specialty parts along with pre war models...may be susceptible to corrosion. The lifespan of vehicles and equipment can be dramatically reduced with the wrong fuel and owners could experience breakdowns."
Source:
Restored Cars (magazine)
Nov - Dec 2015.
Issue No. 233
Page. 48.
Article. Hawaii Bill to eliminate ethanol in gasoline signed into law.
Aspects of ethanol that I find negative in relation to it being added to gasoline as a fuel additive/enhancer are as follows:
That it is corrosive and destructive to a whole range of metals,alloys and rubber fuel lines, especially in carburettored engines. That it has hygroscopic qualites (water entrainment) if left in a petrol tank, carburettor bowl or fuel pump unused for a period.
If you can, totally avoid using it.
Interestingly Hawaii has just passed a Bill into law to eliminate ethanol in gasoline, effective from Dec 31, 2015. It states:
"The law recognizes that the requirement of blending ethanol into gasoline does not produce any economic benefit for the State and the import of ethanol creates an economic burden for State residents. Further, ethanol increases water formation which can then corrode metals and dissolve plastics and rubber, especially over a period of time when the car is not used. Current high performance specialty parts along with pre war models...may be susceptible to corrosion. The lifespan of vehicles and equipment can be dramatically reduced with the wrong fuel and owners could experience breakdowns."
Source:
Restored Cars (magazine)
Nov - Dec 2015.
Issue No. 233
Page. 48.
Article. Hawaii Bill to eliminate ethanol in gasoline signed into law.
