alcohol

In Sweden and parts of the MidWest US, E85 (Ethanol 85%, Gasoline 15%) is readily available. Soon also E100. Here it is used by many for it´s value and/or environmental properties. Some however use it for other reasons altogether. On a turbocharged engine for instance, you can get rid of...

Has there been any discussion on alcohol based coolants? This is sometimes refered to as "permanent coolant". I know some car manufactures used it clear up into the '80s. The reason (I believe) they stopped using it was it vaporized and required more frequent topping-off. I was wondering how...