I've seen several tests indicating that the Prius is "capable" of operating on
E85 fuel, but has
anyone discovered the long-term effect on engine and fuel delivery components?
I've seen several tests indicating that the Prius is "capable" of operating on E85 fuel, but has anyone discovered the long-term effect on engine and fuel...
... operating on E85 fuel, but has ... components? ... Last summer (IIRC) somebody in the alt.autos.prius forum inadvertantly filled up with E85 and was...
... of > operating on E85 fuel, but has anyone discovered the long- term > effect on engine and fuel delivery components? ... Hi Mark, I wish I could...
... Well, the last I heard ethanol production required more petroleum, in the form of fertilizer, than it displaced in the form of fuel. I've always ...
... in the ... always ... A friend of mine in Phoenix invested $1000 in some ethanol company several years back, even knowing the outlook for ethanol as a ...
... So first, I did try E85 for a tank.. http://www.livejournal.com/users/hozed/68511.html As for debunking.. For large factory farms, and ADM, yes, there's...
While E10 (current winter fuel in colder states) is a far cry from E85, the tremendous MPG loss shown in your table should hint at one reason why automobile...
... Since I use E10 all year long and have for the past almost 106,000 miles, it's pretty easy to point out the shortcoming in that theory. Both gas & ethanol...
... wrote: "....Both gas & ethanol combustion is reduced in the cold. Ethanol does more so than gas though. So that does indeed have an effect, but it's only...
... Thanks John, I have, for the last 20 years, used E10 all year round. Though my 1988 Plymouth Grand Voyager averaged 18 MPG in summer, 15 was common in...
Sounds like a good idea but how does the engine & seals take the E-85 for the long term? Where can you even get the fuel ? Florida here. Thanks ! Prius Nokomis...
... You can use the following E85 fuel station finder: http://www.e85fuel.com/database/search.php I have yet to find any complete long-term study data so I'm...
... No, I'm not planning on trying that until I can be sure the heater will still work--hell having frozen over, and all. -- =Gary '05 Millennium Silver; BI +...
THIS kind of thinking and talk is straight from the petro. industry and people that can'nt read or think for there selves!!!!!!!!!!!!!! On Sun, 25 Dec 2005,...
I'm continuing to increase the Ethanol content of the fuel for my 2001 Toyota Prius. I moved incrementally through E10, E15, E25, E35 and the last tank...
Beware the long-term effect of high alcohol content. It may damage valves, fuel lines, etc. The decrease in mpg is predictable. Interesting experiment, keep us...
Ford has: http://www.truckblog.com/story-663- ford_unveils_the_escape_hybrid_e85_ Aaron ... valves, ... my 2001 ... consumed ... never "chirped" the ... this...
... 2001 Toyota Prius. I ... consumed was E45. ... the tires before on ... I am dubious about the increase in power. The hybrid system, not the engine,...
I live in San Diego and every car I drive outside of California gets more power and mileage. Our special California-only gas has so many envionmenatal...
Just about an hour ago gas in Omaha, Ne ranged from $2.29.9 to $2.34.9 for E10 regular to $2.99.9 for all dino diesel. Premium Phillips 93 octane also E10 is...
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