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R Dogg 56 Senior Enthusiast

R Dogg 56

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See sig for make, model, engine type...etc. I personally do not want to start another one of those flame war threads where everyone and their dog comes out and rips others for discussing the pro/cons of the fuel. Honestly, my checkbook and I are tired of paying up to $34.00 USD for a 16 gallon tank of either 87 or 89 octane unleaded, whereas those that can run it are paying up to $1.20 less for this "flex-fuel" that everyone that I have heard around the Upper Midwest say is the greatest thing in the country since the SBC back in '55. Well, if that's the case, and I can run it, then I want to play too, man! So, herein lies the ?: Will E*85 or whatever it is they call it run in my car? I don't think that it is a flex-fuel-friendly vehicle with the sticker of the little green leaf growing through the roadway. But, it never hurts to ask, and the feedback that I have gotten from this site is, at the very least, invalueable. A simple yes or no answer will suffice. If you must, then tell me why it will or will not work for my car. And please for the love of all things holy, leave the negative comments like, "OMG, ur so f**king dum for thinking that, ur gay, ur stupid, stfu"...and so on, out. No one needs to hear, or talk, like that. Thanks to all who help me. I appreciate it.

BBSilverado Enthusiast

BBSilverado

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No, it won't work without some mods.

The ECM in your car will not adjust for it and it may end up making your car undriveable if constantly used. The car will run on the first tank or so, but the check engine light will come on and you will notice a great power loss.

 

To safely and effectively operate a vehicle on E85, the vehicle must be compatible with alcohol use. Aftermarket conversion of gasoline-powered vehicles to ethanol-fueled vehicles, although possible, is not recommended because of the changes in component materials necessary, the high cost, and the need for extensive calibration.

BlueTahoe Enthusiast

BlueTahoe

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No, E85 will not work without work as previously stated. I have read other places where people have tried to mix E85 and regular fuel to get a 15-30% ethanol mix and it works ok without modifications. In my opnion it wouldn't be worth the work to try to mix unless you were buying in bulk.

freedomfueler New Member

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Contrary to what you may hear, your car will run on ethanol, it just does take mod.s and probably good $$. You will experience less gas mileage, but contribute to a greener environment (please don't flame me as some tree hugger, cause I'm not a fanatic, just a realist.) You can make all the expensive changes up front or spend for the basics and just drive it and know that the fuel system parts will not last as long. Replace them with something alcohol tolerant. I would definately stay "in tune" with your vehicle to know if somethings going out - fuel leaks are never a good idea. Check Ebay for alcohol rated fuel lines.

As far as cheaper fuel vs less mileage, I think that you have to weigh the pros and cons as they apply to you. Are you willing to stop and fill up a little more often, or does the inconvenience outweigh the savings - some will argue that there is no real savings, I tend to think even if it costs the same, it helps more than it hurts.

 

Just my $0.02 worth.

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R Dogg 56 Senior Enthusiast

R Dogg 56

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Guys,

 

Thanks a bunch for all of the responses. I do appreciate the civil answers to my question. The respect I have for this board has earned a few more points thanks to you guys. I didn't think that I could get away with putting it in my tank, but I've always said that it never hurts to ask, no matter what the response(s) is/are.

 

$2.14/gal of 87/89 octane unleaded it is, then! :D:chevy:

 

And so, no more responses are needed. Thanks again. :)

holstbnet Enthusiast

holstbnet

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Get this - I'm a complete dummy. My first 03 S-10 was a base model 2200 auto. I was under the impression that ALL 2200 SFI S-10s were E85 capable. So I gassed my truck up with it and drove off with a smug grin on my face.

 

The end result? Truck was slower than usual, went through the tank of E85 pretty fast, took a long time to start, and check engine light was on. (rear 02 code I believe)

 

I am so smart! S-M-R-T!!! ;-)

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