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🚨 E20 fuel & old cars: A viral video claims 20% ethanol petrol is "wrecking" engines of cars made before 2023. Let's fact-check with science, govt data & company records. 🧵

https://x.com/TheSatyaShow/status/1961683065354535381

✅Ethanol absorbs water & can corrode metals/rubber in non-compatible cars. Older hoses, seals & fuel lines may degrade faster. Some owners report mileage loss & repairs.

🔬 But controlled ARAI & IOC tests found: E20 causes only a *marginal* drop in efficiency, not mass engine failures. Govt says “no significant damage” in compliant vehicles.

🚗 Reality: Surveys show \~28% of older car owners report wear/repairs post-E20 rollout. So, real inconvenience exists—but not the "engine destruction" narrative online.

🛠️ Fixes are simple: replace older rubber hoses, gaskets, filters if issues arise. Many pre-2023 cars are partly E20-ready; check your OEM’s manual before fueling.

📈 The viral clip also links Gadkari’s sons’ firms—CIAN & Manas Agro—to the ethanol push. Yes, they run ethanol businesses. Stock & revenue surged sharply.

⚠️ But beware: figures like “₹17 cr → ₹511 cr” or “₹40 → ₹700” are cherry-picked. Growth is real, but claims are framed without full financial context.

🧩 So the full picture:

* E20 isn’t wrecking all engines, but can strain older cars.

* Family-business links are factual, but profit numbers are spun for impact.

💡 Bottom line: Owners should stay informed, check compatibility, and replace parts if needed. Policy debates on ethanol deserve scrutiny, but viral claims often exaggerate.

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