Ethanol Fuel System Treatment
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 was made from corn. The major benefits of ethanol fuel include the 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.
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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 a quickness. Ethanol Fuel System Treatment helps prevent these deposits and will help keep your engine running with maximum efficiency.
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
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. 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.