Compression
Ratio |
MYTH:
The hybrid fuel technology can
change the compression ratio of the engine. |
TRUTH:
The compression ratio is a characteristic of the engine which
cannot be changed without modifying the physical
engine components. Therefore, there is no device
or even technology to alter it in any way. The only
modifications possible to allow this are of a physical
nature, like modifying the crankshaft, connecting
rods, pistons, heads, etc. |
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Injection
Nozzles |
MYTH:
In order to operate the engine on alcohol, it is required that
injection nozzles be changed. |
TRUTH: The
unique physical characteristics of alcohol provide a favorable
condition for injection systems: an enhancement in cooling,
therefore tending to a higher lifespan. |
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Fuel
Pump |
| MYTH:
The fuel pump does not need to be replaced. |
TRUTH: It
is very likely that the fuel pump presents problems before
reaching the end of its estimated lifespan. A fuel pump
has an average lifespan of 70,000 km. Alcohol use provokes
a certain reduction in this, which may vary according to
the car model and manufacturing year. Another factor which
affects lifespan is the use of adulterated gasoline and
those fuels containing a large percentage of solvents prior
to conversion. |
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Power |
| MYTH: The
fuel conversion system helps engine power enhancement. |
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TRUTH: Engine
power enhancement is only achieved by appropriate changes of
a mechanical nature in the compression ratio (such as by lowering
heads and replacing pistons for an increased compression, as
said earlier). Only then will you make full use of the energetic
properties of alcohol. We warn customers against the risks of
such conversion, since where the compression ratio is modified
for alcohol use, gasoline is out of question. |
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Catalysers |
| MYTH: The
catalyser needs to be changed for alcohol use. |
TRUTH: There
are no studies on increased deterioration of catalysers
in alcohol-fueled vehicles. |
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Fume
Emissions |
MYTH: After
conversion, the vehicle may not be approved in tests
for fume emission control. |
TRUTH: ALCOFLEX
does not bring this kind of concern. Most vehicles in the
brazilian fleet have already been submitted to thorough
testing by INMETRO-certified companies and have been sucessful
in the fuel emission control issues. |
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Cold
Start-up |
| MYTH: There
are ways to start up the engine in temperatures below 17ºC. |
TRUTH: The
vehicle won´t start in temperatures below 17ºC
if alcohol alone is being used.
SUCH CASES REQUIRE A GASOLINE RESERVOIR BE INSTALLED. (Note
that the alcohol-gasoline blend may facilitate but not
guarantee engine start-up in low temperature conditions, but
jeopardizes an economical performance)
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Alcohol-Powered
Vehicles are more Environment-Friendly |
| MYTH: The
gas coming out the exhaust pipe end is steam of water. |
TRUTH: Alcohol
is less harmful to the environment, although there
are polluting gases resulting from its combustion,
such as: carbon monoxide, aldehydes, hydrocarbons,
nitrogen oxide, among others. |
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The
Electronic Device Recognizes the Type
of Fuel Being Used |
MYTH: Hybrid
fuel systems are equipped with a sensor to recognize
the fuel being used, or being filled in the tank. |
TRUTH: There
is no device, let alone a sensor, to recognize what type
of fuel is in your tank, as it is widely believed.
What in truth happens is that vehicles, provided they use second-generation
electronic fuel injection or further, have an oxygen sensor called
LAMBDA. It is LAMBDA which determines the amounts of fuel and
oxygen inserted in the engine by controlling the air/fuel mixture
to ensure effective fuel burning at a low cost, as well as a
low fume emission
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Damage
to the original injection module |
MYTH: The
installation of this type of device risks the original
electronic control center (module). |
TRUTH: Choosing
a suitable converter demands much attention. You may
harm the whole electronic system in case you choose a
doubtful product manufactured in disregard of quality
standards. ALCOFLEX allows for no risk. Its components
are designed to adapt to the injecting nozzles currently
on the market.
Notice that ALCOFLEX is attached between
the injection nozzles and the original electronic control center.
This procedure ensures that, in case one or more injection
nozzles present problems, ALCOFLEX IS AFFECTED AND THE ORIGINAL
PIECE, PRESERVED. Therefore,
it is with a view to full customer satisfaction and comfort
that ALCOFLEX is the only product in its field
in its market with a SOS connection.
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A
Led Goes on During Installation |
MYTH: An
emergency led goes on, but the converter is working normally. |
TRUTH: The
emergency led indicates problems with the original
electronic center in your vehicle. In case it is permanently
on, it is impossible to tell whether it is not working
properly. By ignoring this device, the user may be
wasting an interesting opportunity to spot failures.
(Warning: In case the led is on during installation, contact
us. Our company will be adjusting the device in a tailor
made fashion if need be. Installation in this condition is
not recommended).
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