Those running E85
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Those running E85
I just picked up a new 2010 f150 to use as a dd and tow rig for the other truck and im in love with it. Has anyone ran E85 in their trucks and what did it do to your fuel mileage? How did it run? I would assume it would get less considering you use more of it than regular gas. Do you need to run to almost empty before filling it up with E85? I would think having half 87 and half E would cause issues is why I ask. I thought about trying it but wanted some feedback before I did.
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I think someone that runs E85 regularly on here should chime in. Most usually run one tank, experience bad mileage and stop using it, the trucks computer doesn't get time to make any adjustments. So using it longer may not be as bad as some think. Id use it regularly but ya can't find the stuff here in southern cali anywhere.
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actually its not..
If you figure the higher side (city) of MPG for a whole tank figuring 36 gallons.. The gas still comes out to be the better more cost effect choice!
Running gas will save u roughly $ 6.60 per tank..
E85 @$2.19 for 36 gallons gives you $78.84 when figured 13mpg for 36 gallons gives u 468 miles per tank!
Gas (87 octane) @$2.85 for 36 gallons gives you $102.60 when figued at 18mpg for 36 gallons gives you 648 miles per tank..
Result: in order to go the same distance (648 miles on E85) it will take 49.8 gallons of E85 in which at $2.19x 49.8=$109.2
End result you safe $6.60 by running Gas (87octane) in order to go the same amount of miles!
Running gas will save u roughly $ 6.60 per tank..
E85 @$2.19 for 36 gallons gives you $78.84 when figured 13mpg for 36 gallons gives u 468 miles per tank!
Gas (87 octane) @$2.85 for 36 gallons gives you $102.60 when figued at 18mpg for 36 gallons gives you 648 miles per tank..
Result: in order to go the same distance (648 miles on E85) it will take 49.8 gallons of E85 in which at $2.19x 49.8=$109.2
End result you safe $6.60 by running Gas (87octane) in order to go the same amount of miles!
Last edited by johnnie555; 08-22-2010 at 04:35 PM.
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Do what ya will, but its cheaper in the long run to use regular gas as its more fuel effeceint. You gave me the numbers and I ran em for ya.. If it was sooooo much cheaper wouldnt we see a lot more E85 around?? Thats because its NOT effecient, burns hotter, less MPG and defeats the whole purpose of saving gas in the first place, when you have farming equipment that burns gas in order to make the corn which in return makes the E85.. I've ran both and the numbers dont lie...
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I run E85 fairly often. A local turnpike station sells it and I drive by all the time.
Here in roasting hot S. FL, E85 really wakes my truck up, I can actually burn rubber on it! Regular unleaded results in the knock sensor pulling some timing and slightly uneven acceleration. E85 eliminates that, plus adds a good bit of power. Especially on hot days (where the knock sensor is really active).
MPG's
16.8 highway on gasoline
13+- highway on E85
14 city on gasoline
11 city on E85
But, remember, there may be a few gallons of regular gasoline in my tank when I add E85, so the comparison can't be 100% accurate.
My bottom line is that there is no significant difference in cost per mile. I like E85 due to the nice power boost and smoother acceleration.
Here in roasting hot S. FL, E85 really wakes my truck up, I can actually burn rubber on it! Regular unleaded results in the knock sensor pulling some timing and slightly uneven acceleration. E85 eliminates that, plus adds a good bit of power. Especially on hot days (where the knock sensor is really active).
MPG's
16.8 highway on gasoline
13+- highway on E85
14 city on gasoline
11 city on E85
But, remember, there may be a few gallons of regular gasoline in my tank when I add E85, so the comparison can't be 100% accurate.
My bottom line is that there is no significant difference in cost per mile. I like E85 due to the nice power boost and smoother acceleration.