Is there any way that a consumer can test at the pump to determine if gasoline contains ethanol?

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Is there any way that a consumer can test at the pump to determine if gasoline contains ethanol?

2007-01-17 02:50:49 · 2 answers · asked by yscam38s 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation

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Take a sip and swirl it around your mouth.

Ethanol has a fruity aromna, with smoky undertones.

2007-01-17 02:58:09 · answer #1 · answered by sakicfriend 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋

Yes, and it's a simple one. Read the sticker. If it doesn't say something like "10% Ethanol added" it isn't. If on the other hand it does say "10% Ethanol added to increase octane." it does.

2007-01-17 10:56:36 · answer #2 · answered by oklatom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋