Basically, ethanol is frequently added to gas because it can make the fuel burn cleaner and more efficiently. However, ethanol can absorb moisture from the air, which means that after a while, you could end up with a little bit of water in your gas tank. But if you have a car or other vehicle you rarely use—such as a motorcycle, ATV, boat, or outdoor power equipment—there is a chance that ethanol could lead to engine damage over time.
If this is your situation, you might consider switching to ethanol-free gas. Another option is to use an additive that will counteract the effects of gasoline that contains ethanol. Additionally, if you have any vehicles you plan to put in storage, make sure you keep the gas tank mostly full, with a little room to allow expansion over time. Hi, Robert. All you have to do is click the red words in the article and it will direct you to the map.
Please greate a map for dummies. Hi, Lynn. The map is blue because those are the locations of the gas stations. You can zoom in and find your specific area and the gas stations nearest you. But please don't remove stations simply because they don't sell to autos — many folks use this site to find pure gas for their boats and planes and lawnmowers and pumps and whatever. Read the station comments carefully. The stations listed here vary in what sort of pure gas they offer: from the typical premium E0 to racing fuel supplied in cans.
If you've got a long drive, give the station a call first to be sure they're still selling what you want. This leads to poor lubrication, performance issues and costly repairs over time.
Ethanol will start to absorb water over time, leading to poor engine performance. E10 gas absorbs up to 50 times more water than standard gasoline. It is recommended that you replace gas in your fuel tank every weeks to avoid alcohol and water related engine issues. Ethanol is also an excellent solvent. Simply put, it will dissolve plastic, rubber, fiberglass and much more, potentially causing serious problems to small engines. Purchase ethanol free gas. Find non ethanol gas stations here. Always keep your fuel fresh!
For instance, the point to the plug-in aspect of the modern PHEV is to actuate the gasoline portion of its drivetrain as infrequently as possible. Yes, most PHEVs will have corrosion-resistant pipelines, but it never hurts to err on the side of caution. More troublesome for older, carbureted vehicles is that ethanol is 35 per cent oxygen.
In mild cases, said overenthusiastic blending of oxygen can cause older engines to stumble, spit and cough. In a worse case scenario, it can even lead to catastrophic — as in big, gaping holes — piston failure. Sign up to receive Driving. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Driving.
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