2006-11-04 01:04:28 · 6 answers · asked by nanika yarey 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i wouldn't recommend doing that....if you are looking for your tank not to freeze...use a can of isopropanol, you can find it at any auto parts store or a gas station
2006-11-04 01:10:21 · answer #1 · answered by gallow 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the alcohol and how much. Methyl (wood) alcohol can cause problems in large amounts, but it's been used as a fuel. Ethyl (drinking) alcohol is usually added already, to oxygenate the fuel. Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol is added to absorb water and take it through. (Caution: drugstore rubbing alcohol has water in it already. Up to 30%.) Any reasonable amount up to about a third should work and I doubt that you'd notice the decrease in power. The biggest problem with large concentrations of alcohol (particularly straight alcohol) is that if the engine misfires, it isn't burned in the cylinder. It then washes the film of oil off the cylinder wall and damages that cylinder/rings/piston, requiring a teardown. So alcohol fueled engines must be shut down at the first sign of a misfire. That's straight alcohol, though, and our gas usually has some added to it anyway. With no bad results.
2006-11-04 09:30:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are different types of alcohol. Methanol, especially in smaller engines can cause serious damage, and is not recommended. Isopropyl alcohol can be useful for removing small amounts of water in a fuel tank as well as keeping fuel from freezing. Ethanol is typically added to fuel to stretch your fossil fuel (usually gasoline) supply. It burns clean, does not appear to harm the engine and is an economic boon for US farmers who can grow the corn necessary to produce this renewable supply.
There are alcohol burning drag cars, but that's not a system that really will be useful in everyday life. It uses way too much fuel to be practical, and is best suited for short, high speed passes just like drag racing.
The key to mixing your fuel is to follow the manufacturer's advise and instructions. Over mixing alcohol into your fuel can damage your engine.
2006-11-04 09:22:09 · answer #3 · answered by michaelsmaniacal 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
HERE IN WI WE GET THAT RIGHT AT THE PUMP 10% ETHANOL.JUST DON`T WASTE GOOD BOOZE ON YOUR CAR . JK ALCOHOL WILL BURN HOTTER AND COULD FOUL A PLUG OR 2
2006-11-04 09:16:20 · answer #4 · answered by ken l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you think E-85 is?
2006-11-04 17:10:03 · answer #5 · answered by stealth5033 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey use rum that way it will catch on fire
2006-11-04 09:13:50 · answer #6 · answered by Talking Hat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋