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Originally Posted by mccaffertee
(Post 2229737)
And as a gasoline substitute, ethanol has bigger problems: Its energy density is one-third less than gasoline, which means you have to burn more of it to get the same amount of power. The line above is correct, but well stated to make you think it is terrible fuel... Fact is, ethanol should make more horsepower than gas. Yes, you have to burn more, but it still produces more power. It doesn't help our cars much because they are geared for the lesser of the 2 power curves (even flex fuel vehicles). If they were geared for the best mileage burning E85/E10/etc. though, would it be more comparable to gas? It should be, but I have yet to see a study that takes that approach. Just food for thought:) |
Originally Posted by pachanga
(Post 2229259)
I must say...cudos to Va. I do remember seeing a notice at one gas station with a warning or notice posted in Va. that said gas may contain up to 10% ethanol. Tis not the case here in Ga. :(
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Found this article googling trying to find ethanol free gas in my area. http://www.usedboats.com/enewsland2.html#ethanol Gas providers defintly need to post whether gas has ethanol. I found a few others where some states are trying to force planes to run some ethanol...Geeze!
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Originally Posted by Smiklos
(Post 2239094)
Mine has done the same most of it is tempature and humidity. I have seen the cycle for years now. Wait until October it will climb back up.
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Originally Posted by Smiklos
(Post 2239094)
Mine has done the same most of it is tempature and humidity. I have seen the cycle for years now. Wait until October it will climb back up.
Steve Ethanol has less energy than gasoline per OZ. Due to this, it takes more fuel to maintain a certain speed. So yes most all cars will see a reduction of about 10-15% in fuel milage. There are plenty of studies , some by the manufactures, DOT and the OIL companies, that shows this. Darrell. |
sugar beats have twice the stored energy corn does, at half the production cost.....
but the sugar beat lobby is, well, do we even have one? |
Another note on ethanol,
On top of deteriorating rubber, it will also dry out / deteriorate cork gaskets. I found this out when the gasket for the fuel pickup on my tank let go. |
Originally Posted by Smiklos
(Post 2239217)
It is not the A/c as much as the air the engine uses is not dense and is full of water.
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Watch out. There was a strong T- Storm in the gulf called ERIN. Now they already raised it 10 to 15 cents here. Cant wait till a real storm hits!!
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Originally Posted by VetteLT193
(Post 2230442)
I agree with your post, except it is a bit too one sided.
The line above is correct, but well stated to make you think it is terrible fuel... Fact is, ethanol should make more horsepower than gas. Yes, you have to burn more, but it still produces more power. It doesn't help our cars much because they are geared for the lesser of the 2 power curves (even flex fuel vehicles). If they were geared for the best mileage burning E85/E10/etc. though, would it be more comparable to gas? It should be, but I have yet to see a study that takes that approach. Just food for thought:) If that's the case, wouldn't it be better for boats that run in the upper RPM ranges? |
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