2007-03-10 06:59:18 · 4 answers · asked by swinkcoach 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Alternative fuels are used on many vehicles.
E85 fuel must be used in a vehicle designed to run on it. Putting E85 into a fuel system not designed for it can corrode injectors, fuel lines, fuel tanks and pumps. E85 vehicles require the use of stainless steel components. A sensor in the fuel system determines what type of fuel you are using whether it is regular pump gas or E85 to let the computer change timing and injector pulse as needed.
E10 which is a 10 % alcohol to 90% gasoline mix is ok to run on non-E85 vehicles due to the low amount of alcohol in the system. This is what a majority of gas stations sell now.
Propane and Methane (CNG and LPG) can be used on cars and trucks that have come stock for use with these fuels or retrofitted to run on them. This involves installing regulators, tanks, lines, and an injection system (some use a NOX type fogging system). Also, you must do some modifications to the timing of the vehicle. This is not just a bolt on and drive system. There are modifications to be made.
I am not too familiar with bio diesel as it is a new technology to me but I know they are running it in regular diesel engines. I am not sure what if any modifications are needed.
2007-03-10 13:19:52 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but in many cases you will need to make changes to the engine. The only two I've heard of that will just pour into the tank of an engine not designed for it are biodiesel on diesel engines, and butanol on gasoline engines.
2007-03-10 07:56:58 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. you can use Biodiesel in a regular diesel engine with some mods. you can also use 10% ethanol mixed gas in a regular gas engine. but not E85 (85% ethanol)
2007-03-10 07:03:41 · answer #3 · answered by kirk b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes if you change your fuel system to propane or deasel
2007-03-10 07:12:27 · answer #4 · answered by soldier 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋