Here's a better explanation of the test suggested previously which is
simply based on the affinity of alcohol for water; no complex chemistry
involved.
"HOW TO TEST FUEL FOR ETHANOL
*To determine if ethanol is in the gas: *
* On a test tube or olive bottle six or seven inches long, make a
permanent line about two inches from the bottom.
* Fill with water to this line, then fill the tube to the top with
gasoline.
* Cover the tube, agitate it, and let it stand.
The ethanol and water will mix and separate out together. If the water
level appears to have increased, the fuel contains ethanol and should
not be used. Ethanol percentages of less than 5% can sometimes give a
reading below the line. Therefore, any deviation in the water line
indicates the presence of ethanol and should serve as a basis for
rejecting the fuel.
*Get a reusable tester for only $15!
*
*http://www.autofuelstc.com/fuel_testing.phtml
*
*Gerry
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*
On 4/18/2014 10:46 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
How much ethanol is in diesel fuel????
You bozos need to start a gasoline affinity group.
On Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 8:34 AM, Mitch Haley <m...@voyager.net> wrote:
Kevin Allen Kraly wrote:
How do you make sure that the gasoline that you're buying is not
contaminated with ethanol? The Toyota Sienna Minivan got a fillip of
premium today. I read some time ago on this list that premium gas isn't
blended. I don't want any gas containing ethanol
in the van since it doesn't get driven much.
I don't know about Oregon, but in Michigan, either you bought it at a
marina or it's "E10", which can sometimes go as high as E15.
Michigan, Indiana and Ohio all have no requirements for pump labeling.
I just checked, in Oregon, if there's 1.5% or more of ethanol, the pump
must have an ethanol content sticker on it. I'd trust the sticker on the
pump more than I'd trust the station employees. If you ask the guy who
takes your money for minimum wage, he'll just tell you the first thing that
pops into his head.
Mitch.
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