I have a 97 stratus with the 2.4 litre engine and I was thinking of trying E-85.
2006-10-30 13:58:13 · 10 answers · asked by tinman_wos 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Dodge
DO NOT USE E-85 IN YOUR CAR!!!
You can only run E-85 in vehicles designed for this purpose. Injectors, lines, gas tank and anything else that is metal must be made of stainless steel. Most vehicles have everything made out of a cheaper grade of steel and using E-85 will cause this metal to corrode. The alcohol is very absorbent of moisture and it will damage the entire system. If this happens, look to spend $1000 easy to fix it.
2006-10-30 14:05:48 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, DarkWolf is right on track about the hoses and rubber parts. It would typically also require new gaskets that aren't affected by alcohol and new fuel injectors to compensate for the higher fuel delivery requirements with E85. Making a conversion kit (legally) available, including all the above mentioned parts and a reprogrammed computer would be very expensive. The manufacturer (or third party aftermarket company) would have to re-test the car's emissions and then re-certify it with the government. Some companies used to do this for CNG (compressed natural gas), but I'm not sure if they still do, and I've never heard of any such kit available for E85. Secondly, ethanol can act like a solvent, thus removing lubricants on any moving parts it comes in contact with (i.e. valves, cylinder walls, etc.). This is not generally a problem when used in small doses like with fuel additives, but used all the time can cause premature wear. These parts are typically modified on engines certified to run on E85. Third, E85 does not have the same energy density as gasoline, as stated previously. This will cause performance issues with the vehicle (hesitation, hard starting, etc.) Finally, if you live in a cold climate, do not even THINK of trying this. Your car will likely just not start because ethanol evaporates and atomizes very differently than gas, so it is much harder to ignite when cold.
2016-03-28 02:15:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it wont, reason: the seals and such in your fuel system cant handle the alcohol content. i have tried to do the research on e-85 because of my old days racing with alcohol and believe i could make a carburated car run on e-85 but couldnt get the info i needed
2006-10-30 14:02:23 · answer #3 · answered by Christian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thatswhy it has the yellow gas cap if it takes e-85 don't think your 97 stratus doesn't if you do it will mess it up.
2006-10-30 14:06:13 · answer #4 · answered by tweed801 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and i have been running a 50-50 mix in mine and its a 98 model and its doing real good on it,i event tried a strait mix in it ,but doing a 50 - 50 has helped me save a little money,and it seems to have actually help the car run better also,but id check in the owners manual ,i haven't even looked in my owners manual,but i plan on mixing it more each time i buy gas and i think it will be ok,good luck i hope this help,s.
2006-10-30 14:06:56 · answer #5 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No all 99 models will. It will say by the gas cap what it will run.
2006-10-30 13:59:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont listen to dodge man e 85 will WRECK your car. it was not made to run on it.
2006-10-31 01:04:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im a diesel tech. my understanding about all the new diesel and gas is you car will run off it but not very well
2006-10-30 14:00:05 · answer #8 · answered by mkb7904 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A '97? You're lucky it's running at all. Oh, sorry, had one. . .
Check your warranty - and call the mfr to make sure.
2006-10-30 14:00:54 · answer #9 · answered by Mee 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It will run, but every filter, and gasket will leak, and you will have to replace your catalytic converter. Simply put, it will run, but not well, and not for long.
2006-10-30 14:05:23 · answer #10 · answered by team48 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋