2006-08-17 18:16:27 · 8 answers · asked by toni j 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
In order to use ethanol blended fuels, your vehicle must be compatible with them, such as a flex-fuel designation. Ethanol is corrosive to fuel system components, and can't be used in vehicles that are not manufactured to run on ethanol blended fuels.
2006-08-17 18:42:26 · answer #1 · answered by yugie29 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Boy, these folks are just rocket scientist!! OK, it won't hurt the truck. I would only use it every 3rd tank of fuel or so. I prefer to have 1/2 tank gas and 1/2 tank of E85 mixed. The only fear to using E85 is that it will damage polyprophelene rubber in the fuel system (mainly the pump). Most vehicles don't use it so I wouldn't sweat it too much. If you have a carburator, you have to re-jet it, otherwise, I have found that it works just fine with fuel injected vehicles. Good luck.
2006-08-18 02:27:46 · answer #2 · answered by jeff s 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Look on the gas cap area. There should be a sticker. If it just says, "Unleaded fuel only," don't fill it with E85. If the engine can run on E85, the sticker will clearly say so.
2006-08-18 01:36:19 · answer #3 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all vehicles can use e85.Its mostly for newer vehicles.Useinf e85 will decrease gas milage and loss of power
2006-08-17 18:24:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should be fine your truck will not notice it much. A higher ratio may be noticeable as alcohol has lower energy content than gas. This is used to lower emissions in some areas and to supplement octane in other areas.
If this fuel was not compatible with older vehicles it would not be considered a viable alternative as there are far more older vehicles on the road than new..
2006-08-17 18:29:44 · answer #5 · answered by hithere2ya 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your truck is one of the GM vehicles that has been made specially to accept E85, then it will cause no problems whatsoever.
if not, then don't try it.
2006-08-17 18:23:58 · answer #6 · answered by JoeSchmoe06 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your vehicle has to be compatible. Check out this site to see if your vehicle is equipped to handle e85. :)
2006-08-17 18:23:54 · answer #7 · answered by tieia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I try not to use the 85 due to the loss of mileage and loss of power. I at least use 87. I really notice the deference. Try it and see. I am not sure if it will harm your truck but mine seems to knock a little when using it. Hope this helps
2006-08-17 18:31:37 · answer #8 · answered by rodger_hatfield 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋