What is the difference between ethanol-blended gasoline and pure gasoline?
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The differences between ethanol-blended gasoline and pure gasoline lie in their power output and their effects on vehicles. Difference in power output: Due to the distinct characteristics of ethanol compared to gasoline, ethanol-blended gasoline provides better power output at high RPMs but performs worse at low RPMs when compared to pure gasoline. Difference in effects on vehicles: Since ethanol produces acetic acid during combustion, it can corrode vehicle metals, especially copper. Ethanol is also an excellent solvent that can clean deposits (mainly a mixture of gum and rust) from fuel tanks and pipelines. However, it may cause slight corrosion, swelling, softening, or cracking of the vehicle's rubber seals and other synthetic non-metallic materials. Pure gasoline does not have these corrosive effects.