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I've had my truck since 2002, and have yet to try E85.....since I can't find any stations around here that sell it.

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I've had my truck since 2002, and have yet to try E85.....since I can't find any stations around here that sell it.

 

 

 

ive got good news for you, Theyve either had it or are now getting it soon.

 

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Yeah, the HEB grocery store here near Ft Hood carries it. I have used it when I'm low on cash and need some gas. It generally runs about 40-50 cents cheaper than Unleaded. But the down side is poorer fuel economy cause it take more E85 to make the same horsepower. So, I drop from 17-18mpg to 11-12mpg. Also, it's not recommended for towing situations either...

 

 

Yeah the ones they have in NY are govt/state only
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Yeah, the HEB grocery store here near Ft Hood carries it. I have used it when I'm low on cash and need some gas. It generally runs about 40-50 cents cheaper than Unleaded. But the down side is poorer fuel economy cause it take more E85 to make the same horsepower. So, I drop from 17-18mpg to 11-12mpg. Also, it's not recommended for towing situations either...

 

 

Yeah the ones they have in NY are govt/state only

 

So it dropped that much. Wow. I just got an 07 flex fuel and am gonna try it out. We'll see what happens.

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I get a consistent 25% reduction in mpg using e85. In my area it's 30 cents cheaper than regular...it costs me more to burn it. In order for it to be more economical, it would have to be more than 50 cents cheaper. I've decided to pass on it for now.

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in my area it is 40 cents per gallon cheaper than regular and I only lose 1 mile per gallon so I love it it saves alot wish more places sold it thou

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it's not recommended for towing situations either...

 

Why is that?

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in my area it is 40 cents per gallon cheaper than regular and I only lose 1 mile per gallon so I love it it saves alot wish more places sold it thou

Very encouraging, i hope it comes to the northeast soon.

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My 02 Yukon has the Flex fuel 5.3 engine and there are no stations here in Phoenix that sell it. And hello to all this is my first post here. Glad to be a part of this forum.

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Just some info

 

Meijer (grocery/merchandise chain in midwest like walmart) started selling E85 in Indiana. Seen it today for $2.37 a gallon vs $2.51 for reg.

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Sorry for the stupid question here but is it okay just to top off with E85 regardless of how much actual gasoline you have left?

 

Never mind! I got my answer. Thanks anyway!

 

Daddy

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