* Poor combustion characteristics: Ether's combustion is less efficient and cleaner than gasoline. It tends to produce incomplete combustion, leading to lower power output, increased emissions (including potentially harmful aldehydes), and potentially engine damage due to detonation.
* High volatility: Ether is extremely volatile, meaning it evaporates very easily. This makes it difficult to control the fuel metering and delivery in a fuel injection system, leading to inconsistent performance and potentially vapor lock.
* Corrosion: Ether can be corrosive to certain engine components, especially seals and gaskets.
* Lack of lubricity: Gasoline contains lubricants. Ether lacks this, which can damage fuel pump components and injectors over time.
* Health risks: Ether's high volatility and potential for inhalation pose health risks during handling and operation.
While some very specialized and experimental engines *might* be designed to use ether as a fuel, standard gasoline or diesel fuel injection engines are absolutely not compatible with it. Attempting to use it would likely result in poor engine performance, significant emissions problems, and potential engine damage.
