E-85 Not worth the effort!!

MiamiE · 04-19-2011, 08:15 PM

It's a waste of money! I tried it in my truck at first as well. I managed like 10 mpg!

Silound · 04-19-2011, 10:47 PM

E-85 wasn't really designed for high power high volume engines. It has something like 30% less energy potential per unit of volume than gasoline (which places it some 60% behind diesel).

Where E-85 lends itself favorably was the idea that it could be produced locally in agricultural areas which limited the transportation costs, as well as used in smaller lightweight vehicles that need less power (as opposed to a truck).

04-19-2011, 08:15 PM	#1
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04-19-2011, 10:47 PM	#2
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