E85
#11
BTW - I agree 100% that E85 helps emissions. Only way I can get the Dodge to pass emissions test is E85 anymore.
Last edited by Dark_Horse; 09-05-2008 at 11:05 AM.
#12
You are correct, it depends on the difference in price. I was referring to today's reported fuel price averages and the equivalent energy cost between regular unleaded and E85.
National fuel price averages for today: reg = $3.67. E85 = $3.00. Comparing equally energy levels per gallon (which means gas mileage), E85 = $3.95 per gallon compared to regular at $3.67 per gallon. Therefore, based on the avg national prices (which may be different in your area), it costs about $0.28 more per gallon to use.
National fuel price averages for today: reg = $3.67. E85 = $3.00. Comparing equally energy levels per gallon (which means gas mileage), E85 = $3.95 per gallon compared to regular at $3.67 per gallon. Therefore, based on the avg national prices (which may be different in your area), it costs about $0.28 more per gallon to use.
#13
You are correct, it depends on the difference in price. I was referring to today's reported fuel price averages and the equivalent energy cost between regular unleaded and E85.
National fuel price averages for today: reg = $3.67. E85 = $3.00. Comparing equally energy levels per gallon (which means gas mileage), E85 = $3.95 per gallon compared to regular at $3.67 per gallon. Therefore, based on the avg national prices (which may be different in your area), it costs about $0.28 more per gallon to use.
National fuel price averages for today: reg = $3.67. E85 = $3.00. Comparing equally energy levels per gallon (which means gas mileage), E85 = $3.95 per gallon compared to regular at $3.67 per gallon. Therefore, based on the avg national prices (which may be different in your area), it costs about $0.28 more per gallon to use.
I was honestly surprised when I only lost 7.6% running 50/50 mix of E85/Unleaded. A lot of it has to do with my driving habits too (90% highway and I never drive more than 5 over hte speed limit). So each individual case will vary whether it's worth it or not depending on price spread & mpg drop.
For me, I actually save about $0.01 per mile running a 50/50 mix. I know that doesn't sound like much, but over the course of a year I'll save ~$100. I'd save ~$275 a year if I drove 550 miles a week like I used to.
#16
Lastest fillup is 60% E85/40% Unleaded and I got 16.5mpg - Which is a 11% decrease over my 100% unleaded MPG.
Unleaded: 3.69/gallon
E85: 2.79/gallon
Even with the MPG hit, I still saved close to 1 cent/mile which equates to roughly $5.30 per tank.
#17
i agree that E85 helps pass emissions
i agree that the drop in MPG using E85 usually more than wipes out the cost savings from the lower $ per gallon
if you are intent on trying E85
i would buy the replacement fuel line for a 4.7 V8 'flex fuel' ram with its PTFE liner,
and then use the long lists of fuel injectors found in the link below:
http://tinyurl.com/2ybrnm
to swap in 20 to 40% larger ones to handle the E85 different 'stoichiometric' needs
CNG is the way to go for lower fuel cost per mile
Info on the factory CNG on Vans that could be used on Rams is here:
http://tinyurl.com/6q25tt
i agree that the drop in MPG using E85 usually more than wipes out the cost savings from the lower $ per gallon
if you are intent on trying E85
i would buy the replacement fuel line for a 4.7 V8 'flex fuel' ram with its PTFE liner,
and then use the long lists of fuel injectors found in the link below:
http://tinyurl.com/2ybrnm
to swap in 20 to 40% larger ones to handle the E85 different 'stoichiometric' needs
CNG is the way to go for lower fuel cost per mile
Info on the factory CNG on Vans that could be used on Rams is here:
http://tinyurl.com/6q25tt
#18
CNG is the way to go for lower fuel cost per mile
Info on the factory CNG on Vans that could be used on Rams is here:
http://tinyurl.com/6q25tt
Info on the factory CNG on Vans that could be used on Rams is here:
http://tinyurl.com/6q25tt