2007-03-04 09:29:37 · 11 answers · asked by teepee 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Well, yes, it can be done. And there are even some government funds to help pay for the conversion, But I wouldn't recommend it to a novice.
It's not like as if you can just bolt on a "kit"
And modifying your vehicle can void warranties.
There are thousands & thousands of vehicles (new & used) already out there that are already designed to run on E85.
Ford started producing Flex-Fuel vehicles in 1995.
Chrysler started in 1998.
GM started in 2000.
Even some of the foreign (very few) manufacturers are now starting to offer E85 capable vehicles
Ican help you determine which vehicles are available if you e-mail me with your requiements ( ie: sedan, coupe, SUV, truck, new, used, etc)
Many people are already driving a flex-fuel vehicle & don't even know it!
I had a customer last summer that was driving an Explorer.
He bought it new & had been driving it for 4 years & I pointed out to him that he could use E85 in it. He did not believe me.
I showed him the sticker inside his fuel-filler door & he was amazed that he had never noticed it! Obviously he never read his owners manual, or window sticker either.!!
If you need help, please e-mail me. I'm quite the expert on the subject. (See my profile page) & read the article "BBC Visits US to Learn About E85" here:
http://www.e85fuel.com/news/051305fyi.htm
2007-03-06 04:50:32 · answer #1 · answered by Vicky 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but a lot of the fuel lines need replaced and made stainless steel in most models. Many cars, foreign makes seem to not of had the cost cutting, already have stainless steel lines.
The best thing to do is look up which cars from manufacturers can already run on it, even if they do not have a FlexFuel badge or such many can as they were designed with it in mind that either one day biomass fuel would be useful or farmers would brew their own fuel. As such, mainly older light trucks and large family sedans can do E85.
Once you find a car you like that can do E85, look at its similar corporate clones and find out what differences there are. Some cars only need a PCU reflash, others need new lines (like mentioned).
2007-03-04 17:42:54 · answer #2 · answered by scryer_360 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 05:01:20 · answer #3 · answered by truesdale 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cost to convert will be too much for you...
For example, on the Ford explorer, it uses a special fuel pump, special wiring, a fuel line made for the alcohol in the fuel as well as injectors, a computer for figuring the actual mix of e in the gas, and a computer that can adjust to the alcohol content in the e 85 off of readings..
Wanna still do it? about $3000 parts and labor with no guarantee on the price once I start due to the unknown parts that will be needed as the only ones I've worked on have been from the factory...
2007-03-04 12:43:31 · answer #4 · answered by gearbox 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't try it with a fuel injected engine. If you have a carburetor, you sure can. You will have to replace your rubber fuel lines, fuel pump, and install main jets 30-40% larger.
Cold weather will be a problem, alcohol doesn't atomize well below freezing, so it would be wise to have a spare carb & switch back to gas in the winter.
2007-03-04 13:00:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, different fuel lines and O-rings.Alot of people are brewing their own fuel for about $1.25 a gallon.
2007-03-04 09:37:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you can't. The entire fuel delivery system would have to be upgraded, and the engine's computer would have to be programmed.
2007-03-04 09:54:22 · answer #7 · answered by Buick61 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So many thing that E-85 can corride, I would not try it.
plus there are enough cars designed to run on it, it may be easier to get one factory built to specs of E-85.
2007-03-04 09:41:48 · answer #8 · answered by M B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHY DO YOU WANT TO CONVERT TO FUEL THAT YOU WILL LOSE AT LEAST 25 % OF YOUR FUEL MILEAGE. UNLESS ETHANOL DROPS FUEL PRICE BY 30% YOU ARE BREAKING EVEN THAN JUST RUNNING 100% GAS. ALOT OF PLACES LIKE ETHANOL BASED FUEL BECAUSE OF THE EMISSIONS. ETHANOL IN IT PRESENT STATE MAKES NO SENSE TO ME.
2007-03-04 12:02:24 · answer #9 · answered by SWEET SARAH 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes talk to a dealership and they will put the part you need on it.
2007-03-04 11:53:49 · answer #10 · answered by KT 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋