What is the difference between e95 and 95? Can they be mixed?
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95 gasoline and e95 gasoline can be mixed. The differences between e95 and 95 are as follows: Different types: e95 is ethanol gasoline; 95 is pure gasoline. Different resources: The ethanol in e95 gasoline is a renewable resource and more environmentally friendly; the pure gasoline in 95 gasoline is a non-renewable resource, and the emissions are more polluting. Precautions for adding ethanol gasoline: For cars that have traveled more than 30,000 kilometers, if the fuel tank and fuel lines are not cleaned when using ethanol gasoline for the first time, it is easy to cause fuel line blockage and engine stalling. Even after cleaning, a small amount of impurities may still enter the fuel tank. After using the first tank of fuel, the car should be checked and cleaned. However, for new cars with a mileage of less than 30,000 kilometers, the fuel tank and fuel lines do not need to be cleaned before adding ethanol gasoline.
95-octane gasoline is simply regular fuel with an octane rating of 95, while E95 refers to ethanol-blended 95-octane fuel, like E10, which contains 10% ethanol. Ethanol can reduce pollution but has stronger water absorption properties, potentially leading to rubber hose corrosion or cold-start difficulties in winter. Mixing them? It's acceptable in emergencies—for instance, adding some E95 to regular 95 when running low, as engines can generally handle it temporarily. However, long-term mixing is risky; ethanol accelerates component aging. My old car developed ignition issues after a few mixes. A mechanic warned that non-ethanol-designed vehicles are prone to seal failures. So, check your car's manual for ethanol fuel compatibility—don’t risk major repairs to save small costs. Pure 95-octane is more stable and reliable, suitable for most engines.
