<VV> methanol vs. ethanol

[Harry Yarnell]

There's all the talk about ethanol being 'bad' for internal combustion
engines, especially small engines like chain saws lawn mowers, etc.

Why?

...and back in the day we used to add gas-line antifreeze to our gas tanks
to absorb moisture in the tank, but I think that was methanol. 

My college chemistry is a bit rusty; so what's the difference between the
two, and does methanol have these negative characteristics?

 

 

 

Harry Yarnell

Perryman Garage and Orphanage

hyarnell1 at earthlink.net