Ethanol Fule
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RE: Ethanol Fule
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.
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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.