Can Jiashangtong New Energy Power Fluid Replace Gasoline?

[Teri]

No, this power fluid can cause fuel line blockages in vehicles. Synthetic Hydrogen: It is indeed a new energy source and a national key-supported new energy project, but this synthetic hydrogen power water and "synthetic hydrogen" new energy are not the same type of substance. Hazards: The combustion of substances like formaldehyde requires specially designed engines and fuel systems. Forcibly adding power fluid can cause wear to conventional engines, incomplete combustion, power loss, and other serious issues. Methanol fuel, when directly or mixed into a vehicle's fuel tank without fuel system modifications, will cause certain degrees of damage to the vehicle.

[VanJeremiah]

A taxi driver with over a decade of experience shares his thoughts on this: New energy power fluids sound fancy, but in reality, the common ones on the market are mainly methanol fuel or bio-liquid fuels. I tried modifying my car to run on methanol—it worked fine for short distances, but within three months, I found the fuel pump filter completely corroded into debris, costing me nearly two thousand yuan in repairs. The heat value of this stuff is almost half that of gasoline, meaning you'd need to refuel several more times for the same long-distance trip. The sparse coverage of fueling stations is one thing, but in winter, it's prone to separation and wax formation. Once, my car stalled on the highway—scared me to death. If we're really talking about replacing gasoline, unless there's a major breakthrough in battery technology or hydrogen stations become widespread, for now, commercial vehicles hauling goods should stick to diesel.

[StSamuel]

As a professional in the chemical industry, let me break down the cost perspective: Currently, so-called power fluids are mainly methanol-based or ethanol-based fuels, which consume 30% more energy in production compared to petroleum refining. Additionally, specialized anti-corrosion tankers are required for storage and transportation. The bigger issue is their low energy density—while gasoline can cover 500 kilometers per unit volume, ethanol-based fuels max out at 350 kilometers. Retrofitting a single fuel pump at gas stations costs around 70,000 to 80,000 RMB. Although the consumer refueling price is 15% lower than gasoline, factoring in reduced range and engine wear, the total 3-year ownership cost ends up being higher. Unless mandated by policy, replacing gasoline in the short term is unrealistic.

[Frieda]

Car enthusiasts who frequently go on road trips have deep experience: Last year, while driving the Northwest Grand Loop, I saw a methanol refueling station in Gansu and filled half a tank to save money. When crossing the Qilian Mountains, even with the accelerator floored, the speed couldn’t reach 60 km/h, and the engine warning light kept flashing. Later, a mechanic told me that this fuel can cause swelling in rubber oil seals—older cars should never try it. Nowadays, some gas stations mix-sell ethanol-blended gasoline, which can separate into layers if left for half a month in summer. My motorcycle’s carburetor has been clogged twice by gum deposits. If we really want to be eco-friendly, it’s better to wait for the widespread adoption of China 6B gasoline—at least its quality is stable and won’t harm the car.