Long term use of Methanol.
What is the long term effect of using Methanol as an additive to the fuel. Say a ten percent mix with a tankful of petrol. Is it likely to cause any damage or unsavoury side effect over time.:)
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dynamix knows a fair bit about this, think he runs it in his car, could be worth a pm
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I've been running a 10% mix for a while now without a hitch.
There were some "issues" with regards to corrosion of fuel system, however 10% hasn't had any ill effects that I have heard of as yet. Paul managed to get an extra 5 degrees of timing from my 10% mix, and the driving benefits mean :D :D all day long... |
not seen any negatives other than remembering to fill the can and put it in the boot :)
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I havent been using it for long so cant tell you about long term down sides.
Fantastic results from it on my car but it is not pleasant stuff to handle and needs care. |
What are people calling fantastic results?
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Originally Posted by scooby0809
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What are people calling fantastic results?
Simon |
Isn't it a bit of a pain in the arse to get hold of though? Is it a case of "barrel in the back yard"?
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Originally Posted by scooby0809
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What are people calling fantastic results?
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Used to use a fair amount of methanol in my R/C model flying days.
A couple of pointers - Get the good quality fuel grade - methanol is an alcohol also used for industrial cleaning and de-greasing, so avoid this grade as it may contain a certain amount of water (methanol is hydroscopic) Keep the container tightly sealed. Methanol is accumulative. If it gets on your skin it may be absorbed through the pores, once inside you, it stays! Wear rubber gloves when handling. It can eventually promote corrosion, so occasional flush through with a fuel system cleaner may be a good idea? JohnD |
Brain damage and organ failure....
Not the answer you were looking for ! DunxC P.S. Must try some, Hic ! |
I have used Methanol as an additive for 5 years now and as a 100% source of fuel for most of last year. No ill effects on injectors/regs/pumps/fuel lines etc.
As for the human issues.....well.... some would say I must be mad to drive this thing anyway so no further damage there either ;) Andy |
Where can I get some of this juice? :)
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everyone is so happy to fill a car with petrol etc.. but that's not nice stuff either..
Simon |
methanol is good in the lawnmower too - gets the mowing done much quicker :D
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Where do u get hold of it though ??
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Originally Posted by Jolly Green Monster
(Post 7498923)
everyone is so happy to fill a car with petrol etc.. but that's not nice stuff either..
Simon |
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Cheers Andy :thumb:
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Glad i read this as i was just talking to paul about running mine on 10% meth,cheers for the link andy but when i search the store for methanol the screen just goes blank?,anyone else having this same problem?
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If you give them a call and just ask for methanol, they also do toluene at a similar price if you want to make some high octane race fuel on a budget :cool:
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maxol in the rep of ireland have just started selling their E5 fuel.as far as i know its normal unleaded plus 5% meth giving 99+ ron.i think all their unleaded pumps are E5 now so must be safe for prolonged use.
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E5 is 5% Ethanol, not methanol.
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Thanks for the replies guys.:thumb: As an aside, is there any advantage having Methanol introduced into the engine with the air i.e after the intercooler as opposed to with the fuel. Or is it the same thing via a different method.:)
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similar results but you can do both :)
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Originally Posted by Jolly Green Monster
(Post 7502486)
similar results but you can do both :)
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injecting it with water has different advantages.. but in the tank is better and more reliable.. no chance of a failed water jet or pump etc..
cannot be sure whether double the results.. only tuned with either or with both installed so no way of comparing on the same setup. cooling is not the issue as water inj + meth cools the charge well, yes increased stress on setup but depends on what setup is, as to whether it will take it Simon |
Originally Posted by Andy.F
(Post 7502440)
E5 is 5% Ethanol, not methanol.
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Jennychem site didn't seem to work for me, anyone else tried ?
DunxC |
just ring Jenny - she is very helpful :thumb:
The site doesnt work. |
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