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Ethanol In Gasoline Reportedly Wreaking Havoc On Small Engines
By Mr Ethanol | August 29, 2008
Jalopnik:
If you’ve been having trouble with your small gasoline power equipment lately, MSNBC reports that you’re not alone: Small-engine mechanics nationwide are seeing a spike in engine damage they claim is attributable to the increasing use of ethanol in gasoline.
We’re not talking about E85 here either; apparently, it’s the much more common (and in some places ubiquitous) E10 blend, which is 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline, that technicians are blaming for gummed-up carburetors, internal rust and lubrication issues.
Of course, ethanol trade groups are claiming their extensive testing showed no adverse effects from running E10 in small gas engines. But the mechanics’ descriptions of what they’re seeing, coupled with the known properties of ethanol, make for a compelling argument.
Since ethanol combines readily with water, gasoline containing ethanol easily transports that suspended water into the engine. Once inside, the water can gum up carburetors and cause rust on key components, leading to rapid wear and eventual breakdown.
Topics: Cars, Ethanol, Gas, News |
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