What Happens If You Fill Up An EMPTY Tank With Everclear? (152 Proof Alcohol)

What happens if you put 1 gallon of 151 proof Everclear in an empty gas tank? Will it start, will it run? We try it out in my 1994 Ford Ranger and the results will shock you!
Putting 1 gallon of Vodka in an Empty tank:
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[@VAbikerboy]

To be fair, most humans don't run good on Everclear either 😂😂

[@kgrimm5576]

😆 I dont think we're meant to drink something that evaporates before I can wipe it off my chin! The only time... "my friend" had trouble standing 😁

[@DJZeZe254]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@satanlucas8416]

most :D

[@S-420]

You kidding me That's breakfast

[@DJDeezyThaTruth]

🤣🤣🤣😩😭 KOLLEGE DAYS‼️

[@prod.bigkelbly5403]

This truck runs better on vodka than my car runs on premium fuel

[@Morgohrr]

It's probably Made in Russia

[@jakublajda7434]

Yeah Russian quality 🤣

[@prod.bigkelbly5403]

@@josephbuckler3919 my g35 recommends using premium fuel. Putting premium in a geo metro you’re just wasting your money 😂.

[@user-qv5tl8ki6w]

B​@@jakublajda7434

[@randomprojectsusa5196]

@@prod.bigkelbly5403so is putting it in a G

[@moflow99]

I want the video where you get pulled over and the cop sees all the empty liquor bottles in the back 😆

[@S-420]

Liquor bottles in your truck bed is normal for his area a cop wouldn't even look twice at it

[@savedin87ify]

L.O.L.

[@myfatassdick]

“Sorry boss I just filled her up”

[@billdargel1192]

Honest, Officer, I wasn't drinking, the truck was.

[@kevinlsims7330]

They Do Not care Unless They Can Smell It In The Car Or On Your Breath! My Brothers Truck Bed Is Half Full of Old Beer Cans And They Never Mess With him At Road Blocks etc.

[@MrCyp200la]

Get that truck into AA.🤣

[@rich603]

He'll need AAA to get it there

[@HanschCricketmaus]

Just looking at the contents in the bed 😂

[@yourmomdx]

Lmao 😂😂

[@Silvio_Nunez]

fuk-n-A 😂🤣😂

[@codyrcrowder]

Here's my theory: Alcohol (ethanol) needs an air-fuel ratio of around 9:1. Gasoline is 16:1 (ish). Since the danger ranger is expecting gasoline, it's not pumping enough into the engine for it to burn properly, so it's running super lean on the everclear (which is almost 80% pure ethanol and some water). The vodka is only 40% ethanol. So while it was made up of 60% water, it was a lower concentration of ethanol, which probably made it closer to the 16:1 ratio that the truck needs vs. the everclear.

[@neb_setabed]

Why is his ever clear so crappy?? I have a bottle of ever clear that I'm looking at right now that is 95% alcohol. You think ever clear is about 80% and his says 75% on it.

[@gogereaver349]

thats what it is. the fuel air mix is now wrong. a old cabrated car it could easly be changed. might work in newer flex fuel car as it can sense the change in the fuel and make the adjustments. that old truck also will try and increase the fuel flow but the injectors are just not made to work that way and hit there limit.

[@justinalias2279]

I would like to see him try the 95% alcohol everclear

[@gogereaver349]

@@justinalias2279 it would still act fuel starved. wile you can run the stuff you need to dump more of it. the current injectors and fuel system just cant do it. with mods it 100% could run. thats relly all e85 is anyways. the reasion people pretty mutch ignore the stuff is becouse it is only slightly cheaper then gas and gets less mpg.

[@Pricken44]

Outside temperature could also play a role here, since colder air means the oxygen will be less prone to react with the alcohol compared to if it were hotter. The engine might also get a little hotter if the temperature rose, which could help also.

[@drgibs347]

Pumping the gas "or priming it as you said" does absolutely nothing on that fuel injected 2.3 ... pumping the gas only works on carbed cars.

[@RicardoPCGamer]

i was about to say, just key on and off a few times that'll prime up the fuel system.

[@drgibs347]

@@RicardoPCGamer yeo exactly.. he can prime the pump with key on and off a few times. Thats about all he can do.

[@brandondriskill8809]

pumping the pedal only opens the throttle body butterfly valve.

[@smisjm]

I am just trying to imagine Mike actually getting the Danger Ranger out on the road, laughing and having a good old time and then getting pulled over. "Son, have you been drinking?" 😂

[@Rubberduck-tx2bh]

Technically, there ARE a lot of suspicious containers in the truck bed... It was many moons ago, but college police were giving my buddy a hard time about old beer cans in the back of his dad's truck (I'm also in PA). "Technically it is an open container..."

[@cyclone427np]

Depending on what state your in there’s 2 versions of ever clear. Some states limit it to 155 proof, while others it’s 190. I think I saw your bottle was only the 155 proof.

[@fmdof]

i was wondering if it was a state thing. here in MI its 190 proof.

[@markiangooley]

Here in Florida it’s 153 proof maximum for any distilled spirit. 190 is the practical maximum and some states allow that to be sold but many don’t. A lot of scientists make road trips to nearby states to get 190 proof Everclear for laboratory use, if that isn’t sold nearer by.

[@mitchellparker101]

Yeah, when he said 155 proof I was confused. It's 190 here in Louisiana. But we also have Drive- thru Liquor Stores and Daiquiri Shops.

[@Buffalosabskis]

@@markiangooley Yep. 190 is about as strong as you can make it. In NY we have anything. A Polish brand is 192 proof, but really after 95% alc it's an average or a round up. Some things say 200 proof, but that is not possible. It comes off the still at 190 proof. Vodka is just as pure of alcohol as you can get mixed with water. That's why all the gluten free or having different calories is all nonsense. If it actually vodka and 40% it is only different by what water they mix it with. Many brands even get the pure alcohol from the same distillery and just use different water. This is a reason I never go too expensive on Vodka. after the mid price range it is kind of a money grab. A cheaper brand might have distilled water while another would be using some filtration method and charging over $100 when it's just different water.

[@mikeabney1214]

Here in Ohio you can buy both the 151 and the 190. The 151 is out on the shelf with everything else, the 190 they keep in the back room and you have to ask for it.

[@tonymondelli6554]

Can’t wait till ya get that moonshine. That will be awesome

[@VanLoweLawnCare]

😂

[@nightmansmemo]

If you can get his hands on some moonshine that's closer to 200 it most likely would run very well

[@ClericChris]

A. Pushing the gas pedal down on port injected engines doesn't add gas. The ecu measures the air intake which is what the gas pedal is controlling, and adds fuel. To prime it simply turn the ignition on and let the pump build pressure. Pushing the pedal adds air not gas and air is the last thing it needs. B. Ethanol only has about 66% of the energy compared to gas. It's possible your fuel pump can't pump enough fuel, it's not a flammable problem is a not enough flow problem. C. If your fuel pump can pump enough it's going to take time for the ecu to figure out it needs to pump 1 part fuel to 10 parts air instead of 1 part gas to 14 parts air. D. get an OBD2 Bluetooth and watch and A/F ratio, MAF, and Fuel pressure, and O2. Again though, it's not a flammability problem it's a not getting enough fuel problem because either the computer doesn't know how much to add because it wasn't programmed to change for the lower energy fuel or your fuel pump/system can't supply the engine with the requested amount.

[@scottyfixit]

To prime, cycle key switch a couple times since prime mode for pump happens on key on for a few seconds before start. Pedal pumping on fuel injected just opens flap for more air and the computer adjust fuel/air radio using oxygen sensor. The high alcohol content just makes it run lean mostly almost like it’s out of gas because it can add enough “fuel” quick enough according to the programing. A flex fuel vehicle might be able to correct the lean conditions better. You can also use the fuel pump to pump the fuel out faster by overriding the pump relay with the fuel line disconnected. Love the videos and thanks for the experiments to keep us entertained!!

[@CapnT87]

Maybe we just missed the carburetor conversion vid 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@dqitwithbrad]

5:40 Sounds like my dads Zero-Turn lawn mower

[@PumpSp0o0ky]

Lol

[@tonyj797]

😂

[@fireboltthunder2360]

That gas tank runs for so long on empty, it's amazing. The fact the truck is even running on everclear is amazing too

[@ED-ti5tc]

Can you imagine being pulled over by the police? Step out of the car sir, i smell alcohol! Its not me, its the truck! 😂

[@PastMourning]

A few tips from a (former) mechanic. To prime the fuel lines, don't pump the gas petal. That doesn't cause more fuel to flow when the truck is off. Turn the ignition to run without cranking it, leave it there for a few seconds, turn it off and repeat. This turns on the electric fuel pump to pressurize the lines, but the pump only runs for a few seconds before shutting off so you might need to repeat it 3-5 times before the lines are full of fuel. More importantly, it makes sense to me that the truck would run better on a lower % alcohol. Gasoline has additives that raise the octane level of fuel. Most people think octane means the fuel burns better, but that's actually completely backwards. Octane makes fuel harder to burn. This is important because the spark plug tips, fuel injector tips, pistons and cylinder walls get so hot that they can ignite the fuel without a spark if the fuel burns too easily. To keep from writing an essay, I will leave it at that and just say that the higher alcohol content was causing the fuel to ignite prematurely due to high temps inside the engine which is also why it ran better after sitting for a bit, the engine was allowed to cool off. Also, I'll add, people please don't waste your money. Buy the fuel recommended for your vehicle. I don't want anyone getting the wrong takeaway from what I said. Modern vehicles adjust fuel mixtures based on the temp of the engine. High octane fuel makes that harder, meaning it not only cost more but will also lower your MPG (KPL for non-Muricas?) and leads to more wear on the vehicle in the long run if your vehicle isn't designed to run on it.

[@danilonentertainment]

Bro you're a legend man. The things you do, since the Ford fusion days, legend man. Much Respect

[@fishingwithdj2844]

I’m buying me a ford Fing Ranger tonight, that thing is unstoppable!👌🏽😂

[@lanceripplinger8352]

Man, these videos are hilarious. Please keep em' coming!

[@RennyKituneyuki]

It's running very lean for alcohol, that's why you hear it popping through the intake. Try just throwing about 30~40% higher flowing injectors in it or turn the base fuel pressure way up. Seems to me like when it's half running it's probably in closed loop and trying its hardest to get to stoich but the ecu doesn't allow for enough fuel trim, then when you meet the conditions to leave closed loop it immediately falls on its face. ((Looks to be a mid 90s ranger so pumping the accelerator isn't going to prime it, if anything holding it down too far while cranking might put it into a flood clear mode turning the injectors off))

[@FATMOUTH-zm5zo]

I love all the bottles in the back of the truck😂

[@navidu5023]

fun time explaining if the cops pull him over XD

[@JaxBushman]

Truck prefers Vodka over Everclear and I don't blame it 😂

[@davidclough3951]

Honestly I prefer vodka over everclear also

[@dubskulls9554]

can you do a video on what happens if you fill your tank with lighter fluid

[@jakejohnson9827]

lmaoooo

[@joshua476]

Will it run on hot sos?

[@AndrewPruteanu]

That's a pretty good idea

[@paulwilliams667]

That’s a horrible idea 😂 Not going to stop me from encouraging someone else to do it though!

[@AndrewPruteanu]

@@paulwilliams667 he's had quite a few crazy ideas

[@charlton5787]

Love that Mike heard us talking about Everclear this is gonna be great!

[@commnuvelleanimetrics441]

5:41 sounds like starting a lawn mower up

[@edwardstroko4665]

Sounds like a lawn mower!!!! 😂 I love these videos Mike!!!😎💪🇺🇸🙏

[@HPad2]

I think its South Carolina but you can get 191 Proof everclear, I could drive some up there if theres a chance to see the ranger 😂

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Fantastic video Mike!

[@the.unhappy.mechanic]

When you run on any form of alcohol in an automotive engine, and you do not want the engine to melt down as it eventually will, you need to change the heat range of the spark plugs, and increase the air flow both in and out of the engine. I have a neighbor that races an alcohol drag bike at the salt flats. And even his bike melted the pistons, from the wrong heat range on the spark plugs. Also if it still has the catalytic converter the converter depending on the type will melt down as well. And you also have to adjust the timming to match the fuel.

[@TimeCapsuleClips530]

How about charcoal fluid? I put it in a 3.5 briggs and stratton mower engine and when I let off the bar to shut it off, IT KEPT RUNNING. I even disconnected the spark plug wire. I think the spark knock was so intense it just kept going

[@fishingwithdj2844]

Bro please start taking the party stoppers out them bottles😅😂

[@joshuagibson2520]

Of all the fancy cars you have, this Ranger is by far the best.

[@CorvetteZO6.]

Love these videos keep doing them

[@clivedishon8192]

you make my day

[@RwingDsquad]

putting the ignition on accessory (right before the initiation of starter) runs the fuel pump a bit (you can hear it.) do that ( on, off, on, off, on, off) over and over again, then start the car to pull every little drop out of the tank/line / pressurize the system. also "priming" a vehicle only works with carbonated vehicles. with fuel injected vehicles, it does nothing. youre just opening and closing the butterfly (if its by physical wire. does nothing if electronic)

[@terrylake22]

Sunshine in her eyes but moonshine blinded her everytime

[@iceplanetchris2052]

these ranger videos are my absolute favorite

[@samwise4169]

There are two versions of everclear you have the less distilled version. The higher percent version should work better. Also there should be some timing adjustments.

[@ByJakeRyan]

Nothing better than the old 11am liquor store run to buy a half gallon of everclear

[@elusiveeskimo3013]

Back in the 70's we added Everclear to our fuel for a cheap power boost. Once it reached the engine you had better be ready with a screwdriver to turn down the idle at the carb idle speed screw. Dumping a bottle into the tank of someone else's car was also a common way to mess with people, watch their face as their engine suddenly started to race, car wanting to take off if in gear. Never did this with a fuel injected computer controlled engine. You would need to reset the computer (and possibly change out injectors) to properly handle the Everclear, or at least run a blend of gas and Everclear long enough for the computer to start to figure out the needed adjustments. For the record you should add more than a gallon to an empty tank to ensure the pickup tube in the tank can suck up a steady supply of fuel for the engine. And pumping the pedal does not prime a fuel injected engine (or any engine that's been run dry), you need to let the electronic fuel pump prime the system before you crank it over. Try this test again, this time with an older carburetor fuel system-ed engine (no computer or injection system). Crank the engine over a few time so the mechanical fuel pump can prime the system (you can pump the peddle while doing this) or simply dump a little Everclear down the throat of the carb and fire it up. A couple moments of adjusting the fuel mixture screws will then give you top performance but it will still run even if you don't.

[@thetravlinman8111]

Best videos ever with the danger ranger!

[@ronyrave54321]

Lighter fluid is a good idea 💡 👌

[@thomasgarrison3949]

I don't know what state you are in, but the Everclear I get here in Indiana, is 190-proof, 95% Alcohol. You need to Readjust the Timing & Carburetor to run good on Alcohol, Grandpa ran his Model T on his moonshine back during Probation.

[@motomazz8191]

Pennsylvania has a lower limit.

[@Winston_J._Chuckledick_III_Esq]

Why was he on probation?

[@Sho_Ryu_Ken]

Love this channel with the Ford Ranger experiments 😂😊❤ how about, ethanol 200 proof fcc grade.

[@chris220]

This video showcases a night with Everclear perfectly!

[@bigsmith7349]

Its fuel injected and hes pumping the gas like its has a carb on it 🤣🤣🤣

[@Evadingmoto]

Yea he clueless

[@jbmorris2893]

It does have a carburetor.

[@Evadingmoto]

@@jbmorris2893 no it’s not

[@bigsmith7349]

@@Evadingmoto the 85 ranger was the last ranger to have a carb

[@jbmorris2893]

@@Evadingmoto thought I saw something like it in a previous video he did. Nevermind.

[@ethanstudent]

Try running it on e85 fuel

[@Fast_car1000]

Mike you never fail to entertain us 😂

[@Income-changes123lives]

It’s like hey I am not feeling so good man and your like GOOO 😂 8:53

[@B.English]

That ever clear is 151. Other states have 190😮 you might want to try that one next.

[@Angelx103]

Notification Gang!!!

[@lemonherb1]

I'm wondering if running the tank down then dumping in the vodka then everclear now has broken up some of the sediment on the bottom of the tank, and subsequently could be drawn in through the fuel lines

[@dailydrivenH2]

😂😂😂 got that 6 am California lawnmower sound when she started 😂😂😂

[@user-ps6gu5xo4k]

Fords second worst mistake was discontinuing the Ranger, their first was discontinuing the 300 I6. The 300 straight 6 was the best working man’s gasoline engine ever made. 👍

[@dashtothemax5353]

I thought for sure Everclear would work. I'd love to see you try mixing Everclear with other things, maybe some cheap easy to find oil.

[@frenzy5k]

Great video! Always wondered how a normal engine would hold up with that stuff. It may be a little expensive, but you could try getting a flex fuel e85 conversion kit installed and try the test again. I feel like you would get good results doing that.

[@rebeccamoran5382]

Love to see these danger ranger videos.

[@neuronbob]

This truck must be the champion of all return on investment vehicles in all of automotive KZbin🤣. Just make it your winter beater😁.

[@hayneshvac2]

What this tells me is that the vodka is more akin to gasoline in its flammability, meaning that the Everclear burns hotter. This means that the air fuel ratio is off. Kinda makes me wonder if a flex fuel vehicle would be a better candidate for this experiment when it comes to Everclear. To correct this, you may also consider a carbureted vehicle, preferably one with a Holley 4 barrel that has the availability of a jetting kit that will allow you to adjust the air fuel ratio more accurately. There are jet kits for running alcohol as well. Great video, thank you for sharing.

[@HellcatDreaminJosh]

Autovlog Absolutely hilarious video I think it's absolutey hilarious that you put a Gallon of Everclear in the Danger Rangers Gas Tank without any gas and I'm surprised that she even started up and I hope you end up finding someone that knows how to make Moonshine

[@joecolliscollis3512]

does it have a carburetor if no cycle the key to prime accelerator wont prime if EFI they self prime with key cycling

[@Teddybear46324]

Mike, you might have a better chance trying a flex fuel vehicle on everclear. Love these videos, keep them coming.

[@DJZeZe254]

"Your gonna feel real good Danger Ranger""this is what we call Bad Influence,keep off😅😅

[@billz4071]

You seem to have the classic problem with pre-ignition where the fuel is burning too quickly and detonating without power behind it. It also eats up all the fuel injectors really quickly. Funny video!

[@verderriscursey]

Wow, thats crazy that it ran worse on everclear. Although i didnt run mines completely empty. I ran mines down to a quarter tank, put a fifth of everclear in my 77 cutlass with a 350 rocket motor, opened her up on the highway for about 5 miles, then filled her up with premium. I did this twice a year and had no problems. It cleans the carb really well and idled more smooth.

[@peterllanos8532]

This videos make my life better

[@penguinado8983]

Can it run on acetone or lighter fluid??

[@airplaneengine]

Have you filled it with E85 yet? Some years back, my elderly cousin accidentally filled her Volkswagen with E85, and while it didn't kill it, it barely made it back to her house from the gas station. It would barely rev over 3000 rpm, hesitated badly on acceleration, and sounded a bit like that Ranger. Her son had to pump all the gas out of the tank and put regular gas back in it. It took awhile to even back out after the regular gas was back in it.

[@terrordac-dyl]

Mike you should try chocolate milk again 😂😂

[@kristiankyllingmark4552]

Pure brake fluid or atf oil

[@justinandalyssarogers9873]

This was a great laugh!

[@FATMOUTH-zm5zo]

It sounded like a lawnmower when it started at first ma dude 😎

[@fordawin7811]

The combustion cycle was non existent in this video😂

[@davidclough3951]

Have you tried running it just on E85?

[@lucascarreviews]

Missed the Danger Ranger content Mike!

[@lyndahammel9502]

The Danger Ranger is taking a hit for the channel. Oh, my!

[@kmack5799]

Now we need to see (on your personal channel) how you run on a gallon if Everclear 😉

[@dondey8448]

Nice video!

[@jimbo1028]

Cop pulls you over and asks what that smell is. Good luck explaining that one LMAO 😂

[@nancy4don]

The Everclear I've seen here in Virginia came in a white bottle and was 190 proof. I wonder if some states make 'em water it down? I also wonder if the Danger Ranger would run better on 190 proof. One other thought: All that alcohol might have dissolved some deposits in the tank and now you're pumping some bad stuff into the carburetor or injectors. Might be worth a look - check plugs also? Enjoyed It!

[@zoefaith120]

Mike going to the dark side...... lookibg for the fire starter!

[@stevenwakefield4701]

Is there a chance you need 2 gallons to make sure your fuel pump is completely submerged in the everclear and not picking up air too?

[@JackBrilla]

He turned that truck into a custom Supra lol with all that popping.

[@wadewilson6135]

Definitely need to try the 190 proof

[@TURB042O]

"Gonna wait till she runs out of gas (And vodka)" 00:38

[@danielsadventures3376]

You should try isopropyl alcohol 99%. Works great in my leaf blower and lawnmower plus it smells like diesel out of the exhaust for whatever reason. Hopefully you see this.

[@platinumuschannel]

Gonna run this thing on freakin' Everclear! lmao

[@ThinkingForward-we1ql]

Trying to prime an EFI with or without the key on is pretty funny, lol!

[@tstewww7985]

Run octane boosted about 2 bottles and vodka mix. It might run a little better

[@andrewfields8556]

Man, the only thing that this video taught me is that I need this truck. It's a beast, and reliable! I think I am going to buy me one, what year make and model is this again?

[@kevinblock2307]

Love the danger ranger

[@maddscientist1644]

Some acetone would be interesting to try next. I bet that would clean everything out too.

[@Compman007]

I forget if yours is a 2.3L 4banger or not, but if it is then it has 8 spark plugs, for firing on the compression and exhaust stroke, you can reorder the wires so both plugs hit on the compression stroke you should get more power successful ignition possibly!

[@arkadiuszadam2447]

You should definitely try 95% Everclear, or go for a classic polish (rectified) spirytus, which is also 95% ABV and is mainly used as a base for other liqueurs. In Poland, when we run out of vodka, we usually mix it with water and then drink it (that's how most of any vodkas are made btw) or drink it non-diluted for that pure hardcore sensation 😄

[@jetlilain]

Try changing the spark timing

[@pianoplayer88key]

Does it have to be the kind of alcohol you drink? Or would something like isopropyl alcohol work? I've seen 99.9+% at a few computer stores, maybe Micro Center might have something, or some of the PC gaming youtubers that are constantly building computers might know where to get it. (They use it to clean thermal paste off off CPUs and heatsinks when replacing them, among other things.) It'll probably be quite expensive though, I haven't checked in a while but I imagine a 16 or 32 ounce bottle could be upwards of $5 or $10 but idk.

[@Nidaavlogs]

Hey Mike! What About Trying (Kerosene) well that will be interesting! 😎

[@wyattstadnichuk9903]

Mike, the next video you should make of the Danger Ranger is running it on the strongest whiskey that you can get from the Liquor Mart

[@wyattstadnichuk9903]

I saw that on a movie from Back to the future and actually ran the time machine on whiskey

[@bradleybruening1569]

@@wyattstadnichuk9903yea until it blew the fuel pump from under the Time Machine.

[@wyattstadnichuk9903]

@@bradleybruening1569 yeah lol

[@davidclough3951]

Strongest whiskey would only be 152 proof also...

[@johnbandy8745]

Try putting a couple more gallons in it. When you try to drive it with one gallon of fuel it will slosh away from the pickup sock and cause it to aerate the fuel. I believe it will run on Everclear if you just get two or three more gallons in it.

[@Ted-s_comments]

Mike, I'm missing your old videos, you know the ones with your trucks, your C63, and the ones with your Ferrari. NEVER GIVE UP NEVER GIVE IN!

[@rileyblizzard2]

did he just pump the gas pedal on a fuel injected truck 🤣

[@davidclough3951]

Why ye, yes he did. ...