2006-10-28 18:39:46 · 6 answers · asked by trick_master50 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
If the engine is built to burn the flex fuel, then it is ok. If you burn it in an engine that was not built to do so, of course it would be bad for it. But as long as it is one that was designed to do so, yes, it is fine for/on the engine. That is the whole point of designing and building those kind of engines.
2006-10-28 18:49:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The FFV (flexible fuel vehicle) is standard for 3.0L U.S. and optional for Canada and Mexico.
The FFV can run on fuel ethanol or on unleaded regular gasoline.
The FFV system has an alcohol fuel sensor (flexible fuel sensor) to determine if the engine is using fuel ethanol or unleaded gasoline.
Components on both fuel systems look similar (except the flex fuel sensor, which is a FFV component only), however fuel system components used on the FFV system are made from special materials that can withstand the more chemically active ethanol fuel.
Some components of the FFV fuel system such as the fuel pump/sender assembly are unique and are not interchangeable with the gasoline equivalents. Consult the correct parts book for the correct new component.
Fuel ethanol is a liquid fuel that contains at least 70% and up to 85% (winter and summer blends, respectively) ethanol alcohol, blended with unleaded gasoline. The FFV engine uses the same basic service procedures as gasoline engines.
2006-10-29 06:16:38 · answer #2 · answered by speedracer1018 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know if I would do it though, some people in taurus' had problems with flex fuels. It is the same engine! Problems starting, hestitating etc... Also because there is not as much power, you will loose 25 to 33% gas mileage. so reg gas must be 25% higher at the pump or you loose fuel money.
plus if you have been using reg gas for a while: Ethanol will clean out your fuel lines and tank and bring that nasty stuff to your engine.
2006-10-29 13:29:52 · answer #3 · answered by M B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing it would hurt is the valves if it wasn't made for it. Flex Fuels cars and trucks have special valves and sensors so it can burn Ethanol
2006-10-29 10:04:08 · answer #4 · answered by Josh S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no problem using E85. You will not notice any really difference in performance. You notice about 1/3 worst miles per gallon.
2006-10-29 01:38:30 · answer #5 · answered by coolsitesguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't notice any appreciable difference in power,
however due to less BTUs in E-85, your mileage will
drop a bit but not a great deal.
2006-10-31 21:34:29 · answer #6 · answered by belate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋