E85 fuel
10-14-2013, 06:23 PM
#11
Senior Member
I did help him. I showed him where there were already 153 threads with that topic...... 
and the last thread("E85 in the 5.0, anyone actually use it") I mentioned might have answered his question or helped him out..
and the last thread("E85 in the 5.0, anyone actually use it") I mentioned might have answered his question or helped him out..
Last edited by gregsf150stx; 10-14-2013 at 06:25 PM.
10-14-2013, 06:51 PM
#12
One Bad MoFoMoCo Owner
Yes, I run it frequently. Ford reports a mild peak horsepower and torque gain, but the real gains are down low in the power band. The 5.0 loves corn juice, and you'll feel and feel a difference!
That said, your mileage drops alot, but it's cheaper making the net effect a little more expensive to maybe breaking even.
Don't forget to run a tank of regular every third tank. The manual says to do this.
That said, your mileage drops alot, but it's cheaper making the net effect a little more expensive to maybe breaking even.
Don't forget to run a tank of regular every third tank. The manual says to do this.
10-14-2013, 07:55 PM
#13
Senior Member
I have not used E85 yet but I have heard that at altitude, using E85 will increase gas mileage.
10-14-2013, 08:35 PM
#14
Senior Member
Our local news here loves to make articles on ethanol and fails to report the drop in MPG every time. The closest was "gasoline has more power." And many Iowa farms are not even owned by Iowans. Such baloney.