Ethanol Fuel System Treatment
As a driver, you want to make sure your vehicle is always cared for so it can function at its best. Here at Feldman Chevrolet of Novi, we are here to help you have a better understanding of things you can do to help keep your vehicle’s performance in top condition.
One thing that you should know more about is ethanol fuel system treatment. This can help you take the proper steps to have your vehicle ready for the fuel you get from gas stations everywhere so your ride continues running smoothly for years to come on the roads near Novi, Farmington Hills, and Wixom, MI. Continue reading below to learn more.
Ethanol Fuel: The Industry’s Newest Buzzword
The easiest way to think about ethanol fuel is that it’s just gasoline with ethyl alcohol added. The chemical name of ethanol is ethyl alcohol, and it is also the active ingredient in alcoholic adult beverages. When you mix ethanol into gasoline, you get a fuel instead of an intoxicant.
The amount of ethanol added to fuel varies, but you can tell how much by the label. E10 ethanol fuel has 10% ethyl alcohol content, and E85 Flex-Fuel has 85%. Most ethanol fuel used in the United States is made from corn.
The major benefits of ethanol fuel include reduced reliance on fossil fuels with harmful pollutants. Overall, as more Americans use ethanol fuel, it reduces our reliance on oil-producing nations economically and helps drivers do their part in protecting the environment.
What is Ethanol Fuel System Treatment?
Even though ethanol fuel has many major benefits, it is far from perfect. The gasoline that mixes with the ethanol continues to contain detergents and additives that can accumulate throughout the fuel system. Particulate accumulation becomes a problem when it is large enough to be a deposit or blockage.
Since fuel injectors have a very small opening to create a fuel mist, a deposit there can ruin engine performance with quickness. Ethanol Fuel System Treatment helps prevent these deposits and will help keep your engine running with maximum efficiency.
When Should You Get Ethanol Fuel System Treatment?
Getting an ethanol fuel system treatment is necessary for most modern cars and trucks that use ethanol fuel. The reason for this is actually to add detergency to injectors and combustion chambers to keep them functioning properly and help improve your vehicle’s fuel efficiency.
Keeping your fuel system clean and protected can help keep your fuel economy going strong for years after you start using your vehicle. It can also make sure that the fuel reaches all of the necessary locations in your engine easily and gives you better response and performance.
How Can I Tell If My Vehicle is Flex Fuel?
Chevrolet designs flex-fuel models with obvious signage and labels that tell the driver that the vehicle can accept ethanol fuel. If you are uncertain about your vehicle and if it can accept ethanol fuel, you can check in these areas to find out for sure:
- Gas cap - GM started using yellow gas caps and FFV labels on fuel doors in 2006
- Fuel door - Look for the “FFV” emblem or “FlexFuel” signage
- Body - GM models have the “FlexFuel” emblem on the back
- Owner’s Manual
- Search an online Flex Fuel database using your VIN
Knowing this information can help you with future purchases that may be needed for your ride or can help you with our service team as you prepare for any services or treatment to your fuel system.
Let Our Service Team Help You
At our dealership, we make sure you have all of the resources necessary to get you on the road successfully. Part of that is including a service center that provides technicians who can give you advice and solutions for anything with your vehicle.
If you start to experience performance issues or notice that your fuel efficiency is lower than usual, it can be a sign that you need to see our team and go through options for solving the issue. Our experts can examine your vehicle and offer a diagnosis if your ride needs ethanol fuel system treatment or something else in your ride’s performance or systems.
By getting experts to take a closer look at your ride, you get peace of mind knowing that you have a solution going forward and can address what your ride needs. Our service center provides more than just the tools and equipment needed for your ride. You also get a comfortable place to wait for repairs to be completed and get the customer service you deserve as our team works with you to get your ride back on the road.
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Ethanol Fuel System Treatment
If you drive a Chevrolet vehicle with an ethanol fuel system, one of the best ways to keep the fuel system clean is with an Ethanol Fuel System Treatment. Our team is here to help you make sure you have everything covered to have a smooth ride and be as efficient as cities possible on the road.
Contact us today at Feldman Chevrolet of Novi and we’ll have a GM-certified technician provide you with an Ethanol Fuel System Treatment that helps keep your fuel system clean.
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