Flex Fuel

[John Zuber]

Does anyone currently use E85 fuel and how does it compare cost wise?

 

[Brett Hartwig]

I have been using E85 for about 6 months now. Nearest station is 10 miles from my house, but cost is $1.71/gal so it is a worthwhile drive to me. I am loving it so far.

 

[Deleted deleted]

E85 here costs as much as gasoline... total ripoff!

 

[Joey H]

Just found the only one in CA is 5mi away! Its about 40cents cheaper too. Found it on

www.e85fuel.com

 

[Ski L]

We're using the E-85 and it is $2.29 a gallon right now. We are getting just over 15 mpg.

 

[Dave Stephens 2]

Filled up in Denver yesterday $1.89. Performs well at altitude (I live at 10,000 feet) I still get 18 mpg...Dave

 

[Ron Duckworth]

Will the 2001 ST 6cyn. work with E85??



Thanks,



Ron

 

[John Zuber]

Wow, $1.89 per gal! We have a new supply at work--all govt vehicles must use it and everyone can purchase--Need to check it out next week!

 

[Dave S]

2001 ST's are not setup for E85 - not recommended for use.

In Minnesota E85 cost goes up with gas costs very consistently. It is always about .30cents cheaper which doesn't save us any money since E85 gets about 18% less gas mileage.

 

[David Aschemeier]

HOW ABOUT THE 2003 MODEL YEAR? ARE THEY ABLE TO TAKE E85?

 

[Dave S]

My understanding was only 2004 and 2005. If you do a search on the forums under "E85" someone said that you can tell by looking inside your fuel cover and on the serial number of your vehicle. I think if the 8th digit is a "Z" or something like that it is a FFV. Mine is a 2005 and it shows on the inside fuel cover that it can accept Ethanol based fuels. This would probably be your best indicator. Hope that helps.