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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 01:41 PM
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Anyone else burning this and how well does it do as far as milage?
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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It gets a little bit worse mileage but it equals out since it is cheaper.
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 07:21 AM
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You can only run it if your vehicle is a flex fuel vehicle. Otherwise it WILL cause internal engine damage.
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 08:33 AM
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Mine is a Flex fuel model. Have noticed the gas gauge start to move already. Will probably run it every 5 tank fill or so to keep the system cleaned out.
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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My new '07 Screw will burn E85 but there are no service stations that sell it anywhere close.
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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What kind of damage would happen if you ran the E-85 in a model thats not flex-fuel? Would like mess up the injectors, or a larger problem?
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 03:11 AM
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does anyone know when E-85 will become more popular?? my truck is flex fuel, and i know it will be cheaper, and with these high prices, i need it asap...btw, can you mix regular with E-85??
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by TennFire-1521
What kind of damage would happen if you ran the E-85 in a model thats not flex-fuel? Would like mess up the injectors, or a larger problem?
It will burn up the motor.
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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The main difference between flex and non-flex vehicles is the rubber parts that the fuel comes in contact with. Because of the alcohol, the rubber parts need to be made of an upgraded material.
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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With the gas milage I'm getting it isn't worth it. It sucks...probably less than 13 per mile.
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