Hi I have Dodge Caravan 2.4L DOHC 97model, Does anyone of you use ethanol to fuel your caravan? Please tell me something if it is good to use ethanol fuel for caravan. Thanks.

 

I don't think your fuel system is setup to use ethanol. You might foul the entire fuel system using it resulting in a big repair bill. The vans we build that use ethanol are labeled as flex-fuel.

 

i have a 1998 3.3 and on the gas door it has a sticker for this type of fuel.ask the service dept at your local dealer

 

I run E-85 fuel when I can find it. My 2002 Flex-Fuel 3.3L V6 runs great on E-85 (105 Octane.) This fuel is, typically, much cheaper (By 50 - 60 cents/gallon,) but delivers, slightly, less mileage. The best performance in my vehicle comes from 50/50 mix of regular unleaded with E-85.

 

in Canada all fuel(almost) is at least E5 and most is E10 now

 

You still can't use E85 unless your vehicle is designed for it. We install 2 different gas caps at the plant for our vans. The regular fuel vans get black gas caps while the flex-fuel get yellow.

 

A mechanic who says not to use ethanol does not have correct information. There is very little information available for mechanics on fuel formulation, so when there appears to be a fuel-related problem with an engine, some mechanics will immediately ask if ethanol has been used. The only reason ethanol is suspected is that in many states it is the only gasoline component other than lead that has an identifying label.
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While in Florida recently, I tried E85 for the first time, as it is not available in massachusetts where I live. All our gas at home is E10. It was only about 10cents cheaper per gallon than 87 octane regular unleaded. But I got about 4 miles less per gallon so unless the difference in price doesn't get me anywhere. Less range per tank and a higher price per mile of driving. Maybe if gas goes back to $4 and ethanol stays where it is ($1.85) It would make a whole lot more sense. I have an 02 GC. It does not have a yellow gas cap, it's black. But inside the flap it says use e85 or unleaded and by decoding the VIN you can tell if yours is a flex fuel or not.