BLR Today
Saturday, 7 November 2026Local news from Bengaluru, neighbourhood by neighbourhood

Experts warn that high ethanol blend levels could damage vehicle engines

Experts warn that high ethanol blend levels could damage vehicle engines
Image: Public TV

According to Prof. G. Krishnamurthy, Head of the Chemistry Department at Bengaluru University, high levels of ethanol blend could damage vehicle engines. He stated that a 20% ethanol blend is suitable for common vehicle engines, while some modified engines can handle 25% to 30%. Prof. Krishnamurthy added that using ethanol must align with the vehicle's engine design, as higher blends may reduce mileage.

Originally reported by Public TV Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
BengaluruEthanolEngineFuel