Can I use ethanol free fuel?
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I usually get 12 sometimes 13 miles per gallon with my V10 E350. That's based on a normal day of about 120 miles on the highway at 65 mph and about 30 miles in the Orlando area doing 6-8 job stops.
Yesterday after putting $140 worth of 89 octane ethanol free wawa fuel in it, I drove 70 Highway miles and 45 miles of city driving doing over 20 job locations. That 45 miles is a real killer for my experiment.
I will say that I thought the van was a lot smoother and better with the new gas, but also have to keep in mind that the day before I put in the new gas I had also slightly tightened the wheel bearings because there was some play.
Also noteworthy: Greatly reduced part throttle spark knock. Heavy throttle and full throttle spark knock remained the same as before.
I'll probably be filling her up again Thursday. I will report back then with more observations.
Yesterday after putting $140 worth of 89 octane ethanol free wawa fuel in it, I drove 70 Highway miles and 45 miles of city driving doing over 20 job locations. That 45 miles is a real killer for my experiment.
I will say that I thought the van was a lot smoother and better with the new gas, but also have to keep in mind that the day before I put in the new gas I had also slightly tightened the wheel bearings because there was some play.
Also noteworthy: Greatly reduced part throttle spark knock. Heavy throttle and full throttle spark knock remained the same as before.
I'll probably be filling her up again Thursday. I will report back then with more observations.
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Nice site for ethanol-free stations:
Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. and Canada
If you know of others, I think they have a link for you to add them.
Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. and Canada
If you know of others, I think they have a link for you to add them.
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Me and some other guy (Fredvon4?) with the same computer calibration both reported absolutely no difference between 10% ethanol and plain gasoline.
On the other hand, when done right, E85 can net MORE power (and worse MPGs): 2011 Ford F-150 5.0-liter V-8 Gains Power Burning E85 Ethanol - PickupTrucks.com News
In the meantime, it just keeps your plumbing cleaner
On the other hand, when done right, E85 can net MORE power (and worse MPGs): 2011 Ford F-150 5.0-liter V-8 Gains Power Burning E85 Ethanol - PickupTrucks.com News
In the meantime, it just keeps your plumbing cleaner
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Me and some other guy (Fredvon4?) with the same computer calibration both reported absolutely no difference between 10% ethanol and plain gasoline.
On the other hand, when done right, E85 can net MORE power (and worse MPGs): 2011 Ford F-150 5.0-liter V-8 Gains Power Burning E85 Ethanol - PickupTrucks.com News
In the meantime, it just keeps your plumbing cleaner
On the other hand, when done right, E85 can net MORE power (and worse MPGs): 2011 Ford F-150 5.0-liter V-8 Gains Power Burning E85 Ethanol - PickupTrucks.com News
In the meantime, it just keeps your plumbing cleaner
Denny
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13.4mpg!
Considering the 45 miles where I did over 20 job stops (noted in the post above), this is a remarkable improvement in fuel economy. It certainly would have been over 14mpg, maybe close to 15.
I filled it up with the same fuel this morning, and for the next few business days I'll be doing the same experiment under my usual driving habits.
Considering the 45 miles where I did over 20 job stops (noted in the post above), this is a remarkable improvement in fuel economy. It certainly would have been over 14mpg, maybe close to 15.
I filled it up with the same fuel this morning, and for the next few business days I'll be doing the same experiment under my usual driving habits.
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