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CoachRiddla

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Ever since I got my 15 Sierra i have not used anything other than the E85 blend on it except for the gas it came with from the delear. Just wondering how many of you guys use nothing but e85? The truck pulls hard for what it is and love it. The mpgs stay at around high 16s and over 20 on the highway according to the truck.

Northside Enthusiast

Northside

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if you use the search you'll see a couple of E-85 threads. I use it exclusively in my '14. The controversy from those who don't or won't run it is interesting.

robvas Enthusiast

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It'd have to be 75% the price of 87 (which it isn't here) to break even. And you have to stop for gas more.

 

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Trent Witte New Member

Trent Witte

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I have been using it for the past 3 fill ups. The price is $1 cheaper than regular here in So Cal....paying $3.49 for E85 where it is $4.49 for regular.

POS VETT Enthusiast

POS VETT

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Well, my truck is an alcoholic. It had two tankfuls of 93-octane and I said, "Screw this $h1t!". To emphasize the point, I can get 93-octane gasoline, sometimes, cheaper than E85 due to a certain fuel reward program.

POS VETT Enthusiast

POS VETT

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I have been using it for the past 3 fill ups. The price is $1 cheaper than regular here in So Cal....paying $3.49 for E85 where it is $4.49 for regular.

$3.49/gal for E85?!?

 

And I thought $1.73/gal was highway robbery :(

Trent Witte New Member

Trent Witte

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Yup, Southern California and their supposed summer and winter blends....2 months ago we were right at $3 for regular

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

RyanbabZ71

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I have been running it exclusively in my 2010 for almost 5 years now

 

 

Ryan

Chevor Senior Enthusiast

Chevor

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No problems in the winter? I have heard it likes to attract moisture.

arkenzo Enthusiast

arkenzo

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I'll wait until it hits below $3 for me to justify the loss of mpg, Southern California gets hit hard on gas prices. Don't know why E85 fluctuates like regular gas...But w/e

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

RyanbabZ71

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No problems in the winter? I have heard it likes to attract moisture.

Nope it has seen -10 (-25 windchills). My catch can pulls more moisture but it's normal

 

 

Ryan

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Smoothbassman

I buy mine here in Carlisle...Sheetz has two stations that carry it! I use it and like it!!

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