'effect' to engine parts specially seals, fuel line hose and other non-metalic parts of the engine.
2006-11-11 23:20:42 · 4 answers · asked by bobasensi 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
I asked my husband (the resident automotive expert) and he says that methanol could melt some types of rubber and plastic. He says other that that, running methanol is great. It's effecient and clean burning.
2006-11-11 23:34:32 · answer #1 · answered by metalmom71 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A small amount will be fine, however you will encounter big problems with too much if you don't re-tune the engine and it could lead to detonation of your engine. Tuned correctly though I have seen some very impressive cars running on methanol and nitro-methanol.
2006-11-12 08:11:59 · answer #2 · answered by Maverick off Top Gun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Methanol and nitro-methane blends are often used in top-fuel drag racing.
Ethanol is used with passanger-car fuel and has similar issues to Methanol. Fuel system deterioration, slightly less fuel mileage, slightly more expensive than straight gas. But it burns a bit cleaner and is a renewable energy source.
2006-11-12 20:39:36 · answer #3 · answered by electron670 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10 % is safe to run. here in the US lots of gas has it to help with emissions. more will affect rubber and metal parts.
2006-11-12 07:54:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋