Re: Unleaded 88/E15 Facts

On Sun, 24 Nov 2024 20:52:10 -0500, Michael Trew
<michael.trew@att.net> wrote:

Ethanol reduces the power of the
gasoline, and is not good for engines.

E10/E15 are minor at a mpg hit.

Both clean up fuel tank, lines, etc. on specific deposits

Those wanting higher horsepower (hot rodders) do use E85.

"...ethanol, it does not actively clean your engine in the same way
that dedicated engine cleaning additives might; however, the ethanol
component can help to remove some oil-based grime from engine
surfaces, contributing to a slightly cleaner engine overall compared
to pure gasoline....The ethanol in E10 contains oxygen, leading to a
more complete combustion and potentially less carbon buildup"

The amount of diesel that farmers waste (and that the government
subsidizes them for) to farm the
corn to make the ethanol is absolutely pathetic.

Unexplored topic on my part, but it would have to be considered in
context with:

1. In Europe: "The government believes that using E10 could prevent
750,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions from being released into the
atmosphere each year"

2. This summer, amid rising gas prices, drivers saved an average of 15
cents per gallons by filling up with E15 compared to regular, or E10.
In some areas, E15 saved drivers as much as $.60 per gallon at the
pump.
https://growthenergy.org/2023/10/27/lower-cost-lower-carbon-e15-unl88/