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put E-85 in my non flex fuel truck... what the &$%@ do i do?
Posted on 2/20/13 at 5:44 pm
Posted on 2/20/13 at 5:44 pm
2013 ecoboost. didn't realize it until my engine light turned on today. went through my receipts for expense reports. i had burned 1/4 of a 36 gallon tank. put octane booster and sea foam in it before i topped off with 93 premium.
i know... sea foam fixes everything, but will i be ok? i plan on burning it down to half a tank and filling up w/ premium again. i shouldn't experience damage should i?
and for the record i just clicked the lowest octane out of the four not even realizing it was e-85. some gas stations up here have up to five different octane rating per pump. im an idiot and have been sweating bullets all day. the local ford dealership told me i must drain my tank immediately, but he could not tell me for sure if it would damage or corrode any parts.
i know... sea foam fixes everything, but will i be ok? i plan on burning it down to half a tank and filling up w/ premium again. i shouldn't experience damage should i?
and for the record i just clicked the lowest octane out of the four not even realizing it was e-85. some gas stations up here have up to five different octane rating per pump. im an idiot and have been sweating bullets all day. the local ford dealership told me i must drain my tank immediately, but he could not tell me for sure if it would damage or corrode any parts.
This post was edited on 2/20/13 at 6:05 pm
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Posted on 2/20/13 at 5:46 pm to Geaux Smoke
I'm not sure I would chance it for none other than warranty reasons
Posted on 2/20/13 at 5:47 pm to Geaux Smoke
Need to move out of that POS state.
If shite hits the fan vehicle wise I'd plead the 5th on everything when brought in. Not the 2nd, we clear?
If shite hits the fan vehicle wise I'd plead the 5th on everything when brought in. Not the 2nd, we clear?
Posted on 2/20/13 at 5:48 pm to Geaux Smoke
This post was edited on 2/20/13 at 6:14 pm
Posted on 2/20/13 at 5:53 pm to QuietTiger
haha, im in north dakota. aspen, california is a dumb and dumber quote. i'm pleading the 5th like a mofo if something goes down.
i used ethanol e-85. i just used premium to try and offset the octane difference. it runs on reg 87 which is what i usually run. premium is the recommended per ford
ETA: from what ive read it's just the water in the exhaust from the E-85 tripping the O2 sensor. once the fuel cycles out the check engine light will turn off :fingerscrossed:
i used ethanol e-85. i just used premium to try and offset the octane difference. it runs on reg 87 which is what i usually run. premium is the recommended per ford
ETA: from what ive read it's just the water in the exhaust from the E-85 tripping the O2 sensor. once the fuel cycles out the check engine light will turn off :fingerscrossed:
This post was edited on 2/20/13 at 5:55 pm
Posted on 2/20/13 at 6:04 pm to Geaux Smoke
The octane rating of E85 is over 100. The 85 means that it has 15% ethanol. I think the actual octane may be close to 107.
Posted on 2/20/13 at 6:06 pm to highcotton2
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I think the actual octane may be close to 107
its 105. probably closer to 102-103 by the time it goes through the fuel filter and detonates
they have a few gas station that sell 85 an hr away but im not driving that far as i don't see the difference being noticeable. just gonna stick to 87
This post was edited on 2/20/13 at 6:08 pm
Posted on 2/20/13 at 6:21 pm to Geaux Smoke
I would hope that one tank of e85 wouldn't harm your truck.
Posted on 2/20/13 at 6:22 pm to Geaux Smoke
Wait, you have to put premium in the ecoboost fords? That shite is expensive, what type of MPG do they get?
Posted on 2/20/13 at 6:30 pm to sloopy
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you have to put premium in the ecoboost fords?
I didn't realize that either. Glad I bought the 5.0.
Posted on 2/20/13 at 6:32 pm to sloopy
I'm pretty sure you don't.
Posted on 2/20/13 at 6:35 pm to shawnlsu
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Glad I bought the 5.0.
you and me both
Posted on 2/20/13 at 6:54 pm to LSUFan3434
I ordered an Eco
I did plenty of research and I'm sure I'll be happy with it
I did plenty of research and I'm sure I'll be happy with it
Posted on 2/20/13 at 6:55 pm to highcotton2
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The 85 means that it has 15% ethanol
Backwards. E85 is 85% ethanol, 15% gas.
Posted on 2/20/13 at 7:08 pm to jguidroz
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Backwards. E85 is 85% ethanol, 15% gas.
Yea I noticed that after I posted that I flipped it. I was mainly wanting to point out that the octane is really high. I thought he was under the impression that the low octane would hurt his engine.
Posted on 2/20/13 at 7:15 pm to Geaux Smoke
I believe that it will just make your engine run like shite until it's burned off. The big difference in flex fuel vehicles is the rubber and plastic components that degrade in the presence of ethanol. If you burn it offquickly that houldnt be that bi of a problem.
Posted on 2/20/13 at 7:15 pm to sloopy
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Wait, you have to put premium in the ecoboost fords? That shite is expensive, what type of MPG do they get?
don't have to but it is recommended. i got 20mpg on the highway at 75. levelled and put 35's on it and i get around 16 now on the interstate.
ETA: its 4wd
This post was edited on 2/20/13 at 7:16 pm
Posted on 2/20/13 at 7:33 pm to Geaux Smoke
I would syphon the gas out as best as possible, then top off with the correct gas.
I wouldn't try to burn the remaining 3/4 of a tank.
I wouldn't try to burn the remaining 3/4 of a tank.
Posted on 2/20/13 at 7:43 pm to Geaux Smoke
Why not just siphon the gas out?
Posted on 2/20/13 at 8:09 pm to LSUFan3434
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quote:
Glad I bought the 5.0.
you and me both
I'll make 3.
But in all seriousness, I thought the only difference between flex fuel vehicles and non flex fuel vehicles were the gaskets.
The flex fuel motors have gaskets that the ethanol wont eat away. The others don't.
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