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Slo281

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I'm in Texas to and the only place that has it here is 2.15. Mileage sucks on this stuff but damn the truck feels so much better. Contemplating going back to higher grade gas other than regular. Really like the hp gains and overall feel of truck off e85 which is making it hard to go back to gas

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SkippyG4 Enthusiast

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if you are paying that for E85, that is the gouging I was talking about. E85 is 1.65 two miles from my house. Search around for another station because they dont price it competitively like gasoline. Down the road it could be 1 dollar less.

Totally agree with the gouging. 2 Stations closed to me are 10cents cheaper than regular 87 octane. (currently 2.65) but two other stations a little further for me both have it for $1.99. Really like running the e85 fuel.

crafferty Senior Enthusiast

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The only E85 in my area is from Mapco (3 gas stations in town) and they have just recently started to price gouge. Gas has recently increased to $2.29 to $2.39 (87) and $2.72 to $2.90 (93) but E85 is $2.12 so it's only a 22% saving. So now I'm really contemplating getting there sensor and tune for my 6.2.

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The price may be cheaper or more exspensive depending on where you live but IMO using E85 is worth the price. Its healthier for your truck because It burns so much cleaner. Obviously less deposits in your engine oil. I also have noticed a smoother response when mashing the pedal.

I would rather lose a few nickels at the pump and have a heathier motor then burn the black tar and pay for it later.

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That's a good point, Rik. I will say however that the need for a quality catch can is higher with E85 because E85 loves to attract water. You will want one to separate the moisture from your crankcase with the PCV system.

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The price may be cheaper or more exspensive depending on where you live but IMO using E85 is worth the price. Its healthier for your truck because It burns so much cleaner. Obviously less deposits in your engine oil. I also have noticed a smoother response when mashing the pedal.

I would rather lose a few nickels at the pump and have a heathier motor then burn the black tar and pay for it later.

Has anyone noticed this in their engine oil looking/staying cleaner longer on E85. I've got about 6800 miles on my truck now with the oil percent life now down to 13% and my oil still looks very clean. Maybe its just because the truck is still newer maybe not?

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That's a good point, Rik. I will say however that the need for a quality catch can is higher with E85 because E85 loves to attract water. You will want one to separate the moisture from your crankcase with the PCV system.

That's an interesting point. I'm using a catch can and E85 since the truck was almost new and I seem to collect a lot of water. Even with the warmer temps recently I still seem to collect more than the other guys in the catch can thread. When or how does it attrack the water, does this happen in the gas tank or during the combustion process?

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if you are paying that for E85, that is the gouging I was talking about. E85 is 1.65 two miles from my house. Search around for another station because they dont price it competitively like gasoline. Down the road it could be 1 dollar less.

Totally agree with the gouging. 2 Stations closed to me are 10cents cheaper than regular 87 octane. (currently 2.65) but two other stations a little further for me both have it for $1.99. Really like running the e85 fuel.

Similar in my area within the same city there are stations 80, 50, & 30 cent cheaper. Used to be one that priced it only 10 cents lower.

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That's an interesting point. I'm using a catch can and E85 since the truck was almost new and I seem to collect a lot of water. Even with the warmer temps recently I still seem to collect more than the other guys in the catch can thread. When or how does it attrack the water, does this happen in the gas tank or during the combustion process?

 

I would guess in the fuel pump tank, your gas tank, and anywhere else it is exposed to the atmosphere....

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That's an interesting point. I'm using a catch can and E85 since the truck was almost new and I seem to collect a lot of water. Even with the warmer temps recently I still seem to collect more than the other guys in the catch can thread. When or how does it attrack the water, does this happen in the gas tank or during the combustion process?

Ya , my wife has a 14 5.3 also and when i run e85 n she runs 89, my catch is milky while hers is straight oil
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grumps91331 Enthusiast

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hello. .new here. love this site. anybodys check engine light come on after using e85? on my second tank and light turned on about after using 1/4 tank. stumbles now.

WendysOrBust Enthusiast

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hello. .new here. love this site. anybodys check engine light come on after using e85? on my second tank and light turned on about after using 1/4 tank. stumbles now.

No such thing and I've ran dozen of e85 tanks. Get your check engine light checked out either at the dealer or local parts store and see what the code is.

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its looking like I might have to but its killing me having to leave it over the long weekend. i have a full tank so im just gonna burn thru it and hopefully it goes out. either way it is a good idea to have it checked at dealer. thank you

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Please scan the DTC and create a thread to discuss it. Could be something stupid & simple.

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