Can a car run on pure alcohol?

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MilesMarie
07/29/25 9:30am
It is possible to drive a car by directly adding ethanol. However, the consequences may include severe damage to the vehicle, increased fuel consumption, and varying degrees of reduced engine performance. Ethanol gasoline can cause varying degrees of corrosion to non-ferrous metals and rubber materials in components such as the fuel tank and carburetor. Relevant information about windshield washer fluid is as follows: 1. Introduction: Commonly known as automotive windshield cleaning fluid. It is a consumable item in vehicle use. High-quality automotive windshield washer fluid is mainly composed of water, alcohol, ethylene glycol, etc. Automotive windshield washer fluid is commonly known as glass water. 2. Functions: Cleaning performance: Glass water typically has wetting, penetrating, and solubilizing functions, thereby serving to clean and remove dirt. Anti-freeze performance: The presence of alcohol and ethylene glycol can significantly lower the freezing point of the liquid, thus providing an anti-freeze effect and quickly dissolving frost.
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