Pros and Cons of Ethanol Free Gas
Why do some gas stations make it a point to advertise that they sell 'Pure Oil' or 'Ethanol-free Oil'? And why is there a divide among consumers as to what type of gasoline is better; is it E10, pure ethanol, or pure oil (fossil fuel)? It seems that there is an ongoing debate as to whether gas with a mix of ethanol or made of pure ethanol is really better than pure oil due to several factors. Here are some of the pros and cons of using ethanol free gasoline noted in such discussions.
List of Pros of Ethanol Free Gas
1. It improves mileage.
It has been reported that oil mixed with ethanol has less fuel efficiency. Energy-rich pure gasoline has a higher energy content so it delivers more power when burned. And because your engine is able to convert the fuel into more kinetic energy, you get to use less fuel but achieve more mileage.
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There is less harm to the engine.
Gas mixed with ethanol has a negative effect on engines, particularly those of older models since these weren't designed to run on ethanol-mixed fuel. Some of the problems reported are the break down of old rubber seals and an increase in vapor pressure which may cause a vapor lock in the carburetor. Aside from that, ethanol attracts water, increasing the risk of rust forming on the interior engine parts.
3. It makes us less dependent on ethanol crops.
When the United States document decided to add ethanol to gasoline, more farmers started to grow corn but the price for this crop and its products increased. But if more people use pure fuel, we become less dependent on ethanol crops, and hopefully this will bring down the price of corn.
List of Cons of Ethanol Free Gas
1. It has more harmful