Flex Fuel @ $2.39 vs. Regular $3.69, what would you do?

[Adieu]

CA, so probably no low temps issues...

Also, seems local regs mean it is actually E80 max for "winter months"

...thoughts?

PS '09 5.4l triton FFV, 177k mi

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

E-85 (or E-80) ethanol fuel has about one-third less energy per gallon, vs. regular gasoline. Your fuel mileage will drop.

You could move to the Midwest where our regular (top tier) fuel just went up to $2.59 a gallon..... It does contain 10% ethanol.

 

[theoldwizard1]

E-85 (or E-80) ethanol fuel has about one-third less energy per gallon, vs. regular gasoline. Your fuel mileage will drop.

Mileage will drop 25-35%, do you are right on the edge of it being "cost effective".

 

[RustyOval]

If I see a $.60 difference in price, I go E85. A little less milage and a little more power.

 

[oldpaddy]

Yikes. And I thought $2.71 was bad for a gallon of 87 where I live.

 

[oldpaddy]

If I see a $.60 difference in price, I go E85. A little less milage and a little more power.

Ethanol supplies more power? I would've thought it was the opposite.

 

[Adieu]

Ethanol supplies more power? I would've thought it was the opposite.

It's higher octane equivalent... on a properly functioning FFV that can adjust to it, that amounts to higher consumption (lower MPG) but more oomph

 

[theoldwizard1]

Ethanol supplies more power? I would've thought it was the opposite.

Ethanol does NOT supply more power but it does allow more turbo boost !

 

[Adieu]

Ethanol does NOT supply more power but it does allow more turbo boost !

Tell that to NA V8 drivers...

Runs quieter, revs better. Got a couple buddies with Suburbans, they say the same thing.

 

[JExpedition07]

lol