How to determine the alcohol content of gasoline
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| + | ==Locating E85== | ||
The U. S. Department of Energy has an [http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/locator/stations/ alternative fuels website] to aid in locating E85 fuel in your area. | The U. S. Department of Energy has an [http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/locator/stations/ alternative fuels website] to aid in locating E85 fuel in your area. | ||
| + | ==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 70% and 85%'''. | 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%'''. | ||
| + | [http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/E85 More on E85 fuel] | ||
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| + | ==Water extraction== | ||
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! | ||
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