Editing How to determine the alcohol content of gasoline
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==E85 specifications== | ==E85 specifications== | ||
− | At a minimum, E85 should meet ASTM Specification D 5798. By definition, this means that '''fuel labeled "E85" will have an ethanol content between | + | At a minimum, E85 should meet ASTM Specification D 5798. By definition, this means that '''fuel labeled "E85" will have an ethanol content between 70% and 85%'''. |
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[http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/E85 More on E85 fuel] | [http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/E85 More on E85 fuel] | ||
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To determine how much alcohol has been added by the oil company, you can do the following simple test. Be sure to use adequate ventilation, avoid sparks, heat and any other sources of ignition for liquid gasoline/alcohol AND their vapors! | To determine how much alcohol has been added by the oil company, you can do the following simple test. Be sure to use adequate ventilation, avoid sparks, heat and any other sources of ignition for liquid gasoline/alcohol AND their vapors! | ||
− | + | This is known as "Water Extraction". | |
A graduated glass cylinder, usually 1000 milliliters (ml), is used for this test. Put 250ml of the gasoline to be tested into the graduated flask. | A graduated glass cylinder, usually 1000 milliliters (ml), is used for this test. Put 250ml of the gasoline to be tested into the graduated flask. | ||
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Subtracting the original 50ml of water that was added at the start of the test from what is now there is the percentage of alky that has been added to the gasoline. | Subtracting the original 50ml of water that was added at the start of the test from what is now there is the percentage of alky that has been added to the gasoline. | ||
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[[Category:Engine]] | [[Category:Engine]] | ||
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