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Does anyone use the Flex Fuel E 85 in their vehicle?
Posted on 11/20/14 at 10:24 am
Posted on 11/20/14 at 10:24 am
I just got a 2010 F150 a couple of months ago and it has the flexfuel option. I used the E85 the first month or so until I went on a trip and got about 4 mpg better using the E87 on the way back.
My question is: Is my truck made to use E85 and run better on it or does it not matter which gas I use E85 or E87, so that I could use the gas with better millage?
Where I live the E85 is $1.99 and the E87 is $2.44.
My question is: Is my truck made to use E85 and run better on it or does it not matter which gas I use E85 or E87, so that I could use the gas with better millage?
Where I live the E85 is $1.99 and the E87 is $2.44.
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Posted on 11/20/14 at 10:26 am to HottyToddy7
I'm pretty sure there's a book you could consult........I think it's called an Owner's Manual.
Posted on 11/20/14 at 10:27 am to HottyToddy7
If I am not mistaken, most flex vehicles run worse on E85. They just have the option to use it where non-flex vehicles can't use it at all
ETA: worse as in poorer gas mileage. I'm not referring to being worse for the engine or something like that.
ETA: worse as in poorer gas mileage. I'm not referring to being worse for the engine or something like that.
This post was edited on 11/20/14 at 10:28 am
Posted on 11/20/14 at 10:29 am to TigerFanatic99
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being worse for the engine or something like that.
This is what I'm asking really. I can calculate which is more efficient price wise, I just want to know if the E85 is hurting my engine long term.
Posted on 11/20/14 at 10:31 am to HottyToddy7
E85 vehicles typically get less MPG but is cheaper fuel.
Posted on 11/20/14 at 10:33 am to HottyToddy7
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This is what I'm asking really. I can calculate which is more efficient price wise, I just want to know if the E85 is hurting my engine long term.
Doesn't matter. Your vehicle being flex just means that some select engine components are capable of not breaking down from using E85.
Posted on 11/20/14 at 10:34 am to TigerFanatic99
ok thanks. 
Posted on 11/20/14 at 10:36 am to Restomod
Where do you even buy e85? I've never seen it anywhere here
Posted on 11/20/14 at 10:40 am to deltaland
Brand new gas station that opened up in August had it. Not very many places do have it.
Posted on 11/20/14 at 10:45 am to HottyToddy7
I believe it burns cleaner and is cheaper per gallon, but since you get lower MPG you end up spending about the same as you would with regular unleaded.
Posted on 11/20/14 at 10:45 am to deltaland
may be more regional. Every gas station has it up here.
#cornbelt
#cornbelt
This post was edited on 11/20/14 at 10:49 am
Posted on 11/20/14 at 10:45 am to deltaland
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Where do you even buy e85? I've never seen it anywhere here
They have a bunch in Dallas, 7-11's carry it, has a yellow handle.
Posted on 11/20/14 at 10:55 am to HottyToddy7
E85 is less fuel efficient, but was pushed as a way to lower our dependence on foreign oil.
Economically it makes little sense in the US as the ethanol is produced from corn. The corn is very energy intensive to produce, and farming receives heavy government subsidies.
Economically it makes little sense in the US as the ethanol is produced from corn. The corn is very energy intensive to produce, and farming receives heavy government subsidies.
Posted on 11/20/14 at 11:08 am to HottyToddy7
Posted on 11/20/14 at 11:32 am to Tigahs
For the record the gasoline you are using is not E87. The E in E85 refers to the percentage of the fuel that is ethanol. E85 is 85 percent ethanol. 87 gas is 87 octane and about 15 percent ethanol. Ethanol percentages in e85 change during the winter and can go down as low as e70 during the winter due to cold starting issues. Which is ultimately better for mileage. Like was said above, it's pretty much a wash on price because e85 needs more volume of fuel to do the same work as gasoline.
A lot of people with performance cars love e85 and I even buy barrels of e98. If your car is set up for it,it is a wonderful fuel. It burns cool, has high resistance to detonation and is basically a cheap race fuel.
A lot of people with performance cars love e85 and I even buy barrels of e98. If your car is set up for it,it is a wonderful fuel. It burns cool, has high resistance to detonation and is basically a cheap race fuel.
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