Can Cars Use 95% Alcohol?
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Cars cannot use 95% alcohol. Here is an introduction to ethanol gasoline: 1. Introduction to Ethanol Gasoline: Ethanol gasoline is a new alternative energy source formed by blending fuel ethanol processed from grains and various plant fibers with regular gasoline in a certain proportion. According to China's national standards, ethanol gasoline is blended with 90% regular gasoline and 10% fuel ethanol. The application technology of ethanol in gasoline engines is quite mature, and regular gasoline vehicles can use gasoline with 10% ethanol added without any modifications. 2. Production Methods of Ethanol Gasoline: There are two production methods for fuel ethanol: the synthetic method (i.e., ethylene hydration) and the biological method. Due to constraints from crude oil resources and rising ethylene prices, the synthetic method has been replaced by the biological method.
I once added a bit of medical alcohol mixed with 92-octane gasoline, and the car started shaking badly. Soon after, the engine warning light came on. When I took it to the repair shop, the mechanic said alcohol can corrode fuel lines and seals, especially since regular cars' fuel systems can't handle high concentrations of alcohol. What's even scarier is that alcohol has a low ignition point—if it leaks and comes into contact with the high-temperature exhaust pipe, it could directly cause a fire. Thinking about it now still gives me chills. I’ll never dare to add random stuff again—just sticking to proper gasoline is the best. Saving a bit on fuel costs ends up costing way more in repairs later.
