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Re: Ethanol disposal
« Reply #15 on: October 15, 2013 - 11:15:36 PM »
it probably has a lot of water in it. I would probably burn it or like someone said, use it as a weed killer or in a bonfire.  :bigsmile:
Be careful with it though
Most of it would evaporate anyway.
E85 is called E85 for a reason- it's supposed to be 85% alky and 15% gas, so find a buddy with a newer vehicle that's marked for flex fuel and give it to him. The water is a concern as is phase separation, but you can buy an additive to prevent that. Watch that marshmallow fire thing, cause alky burns nearly invisibly in the sunlight. Have fun!

I was concerned about both of these matters.
Figured, maybe I could mix it in with some gas for my lawn mower, each time I need it.  But really, probably is too much water.
And phase separation.  It has been a year or so. It could have PS. But up here in the high mountains it's not humid at all. I"ll have to check for that.
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Re: Ethanol disposal
« Reply #16 on: October 15, 2013 - 11:17:30 PM »
Do you know anyone with a waste oil heater in their garage?  I have one and it LOVES gas, tranny fluid, brake fluid etc.  Someone will thank you for the free (or not so free depending on your generosity) heat.

That's a great idea.  Heat is a big deal up here after all.  My metal fabricating guy (work,not car mostly) has several different burners in his shop.
He'll love it.   
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Re: Ethanol disposal
« Reply #17 on: October 15, 2013 - 11:21:50 PM »
42 gallon tank?  In a car?   WOW.


My mistake.  Looked in the file and it's a 36.5 gallon tank.  When it was running I could drive it 200 miles before needing more fuel.  :money:
Tanks out of an 85 Dodge Van with the high capacity fuel tank. Fits like a charm.
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Re: Ethanol disposal
« Reply #18 on: October 15, 2013 - 11:26:43 PM »
Yes, this is my mess.   :naughty: :screwy: :-[  ;)
It might not be even close to pretty, but it's mine and it works(used to). :bricks1:



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