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Ethanol produces fewer emissions
but has lower BTUs, which means it produces less power and fewer miles per
gallon. Ethanol holds up to 50 percent more moisture than gasoline,
which may cause phase separation as ethanol and water separate from gasoline.
and settle in the bottom of the tank. Moisture in the gas tank
may cause fuel system corrosion and poor cold weather starting.
Ethanol is a mildly acidic molecule, which further accelerates the corrosion
process
of metal components. Phase separated ethanol must be manually removed from
the vehicle's fuel tank
through a costly evacuation process. The BG Ethanol Fuel System Defender
Service
includes a cleaner, BG Ethanol Fuel System Defenders
part number 213, and a drier: BG Ethanol Fuel System Drier,
part number 281. For corrosion protection at each fill-up,
BG Ethanol Corrosion Preventer part number 212
will restrict fuel oxidation, gums, and varnish,
and protect metal components from corrosion. Today's engines have a defense
against
ethanol corrosion with the BG Ethanol Fuel System Defender Service,
from BG Products Incorporated.