Is the gasoline in Zhangjiakou ethanol gasoline?
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Zhangjiakou gasoline is ethanol gasoline. Characteristics of ethanol gasoline: Ethanol has strong dissolving and cleaning properties. When vehicles use ethanol gasoline for the first time, especially after using 1 to 2 tanks of fuel, the cleaning effect of ethanol will soften and dissolve various impurities deposited and accumulated in the fuel tank and fuel lines, such as rust, dirt, and colloidal particles, mixing them into the fuel and causing poor fuel flow. Check the fuel tank when using ethanol gasoline for the first time: Since ethanol gasoline is blended with a certain amount of denatured fuel ethanol, and ethanol is a hydrophilic liquid that easily mixes with water, water can accumulate at the bottom of the fuel tank. Therefore, when using ethanol gasoline for the first time, the fuel tank should be inspected to prevent the ethanol gasoline from mixing with any possible accumulated water at the bottom of the tank, which could lead to excessive water content in the fuel and affect the normal operation of the engine.
I've been driving a taxi in Hebei for many years. The gasoline in Zhangjiakou is mostly ethanol-blended fuel, which is regular gasoline mixed with 10% alcohol, mainly due to the national promotion of environmental policies. When refueling, I often go to local stations and notice most are labeled E10. It feels like the engine noise is slightly quieter, but it starts faster in cold weather. I remember when it was first introduced, people complained about reduced horsepower, but they got used to it later. Older cars using this fuel need extra attention as it may consume more fuel, so regular maintenance of the fuel system is recommended. Zhangjiakou winters are cold, and ethanol-blended gasoline actually resists freezing better, making it quite practical. Overall, I suggest asking locals for their experiences rather than worrying unnecessarily.
