Ethanol Conversion

With more attention being paid to the value of ethanol fuel as an alternative to gasoline, some vehicle owners are wondering how they can make use of ethanol in their current vehicles. While many new vehicles of today are already compatible with ethanol fuel blends, some are not. Those that do not fall in the compatible category can be converted. Ethanol conversion is something you can do on your own or through the services of a professional mechanic.


You should use the services of a professional mechanic regardless of whether or not they will be doing the conversion. It is important your vehicle be tuned up and inspected. Once you are certain your vehicle is in good running order, you can buy the required conversion kit. You will find this kit includes the basics and there may be other components you will need to buy. Although the kit may be incomplete, it will get you off to a good start and instruct you in the next steps.

It is important to decide if you want a flex-fuel vehicle. This is recommended because flex-fuel vehicles can run on gasoline, ethanol or a blend. You will probably want to replace your fuel pump because there are pumps on the market designed to function more efficiently. The next step is to install new filters both before the pump and between the carburetor and the pump. Regular filter replacement is necessary for optimum performance. Your carburetor may require modification before it can take ethanol. It depends on how old your car is. Older vehicles will usually require a modified carburetor while newer vehicles will not.

Another part of ethanol conversion is carefully watching your spark plugs. Some spark plugs have misfiring problems. If this happens to you, try switching to plugs made especially for ethanol fuel. This will prevent the misfiring and ensure your spark plugs stay in good working order. If all of the necessary steps of converting your vehicle are beyond your level of expertise, consult an experienced mechanic. Ideally you should choose someone who specializes in this area or at least who has experience working with flex-fuel and ethanol fuel vehicles. As more consumers turn to ethanol and ethanol blend fuels, more mechanics are learning to work on these types of vehicles.



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Ethanol plants could go bust without federal mandates, ag economist says
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