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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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E85 in a v10 EX?

OK, so this E85 fuel has started to become available here. Can this be used in a 2005 v10 EX?

If so, are there any mods that need to be done?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 07:35 PM
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idk if it can be used or not but using it would be the worst move you will ever make. Your fuel mileage will be cut down like its nothing. Just E-10 in my Jeep reduces my mileage from 15.5 MPG to 11.5 MPG. In my excursion the garbage E-10 drops my fuel mileage 2 MPG in the city down to almost 6 MPG. DONT USE IT! ITS TRASH!
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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Plus the V10 is NOT set up for E85.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 10:54 PM
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It can wreak havoc on your fuel lines ond seals. The fuel system has to be designed for E85 from the start. Not worth switching over in most cases, lots of labor, and unless you feel safe fabricating your own fuel lines i woulndt try it.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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Sorry...I forgot to answer the original question but "1" did it already.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 11:05 PM
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If you like fuel leaking and fires then use E-85 in your Ex. DO NOT RUN E-85 in your Ex, it's not equipped for that type of fuel and will mess it up maybe not immediately but it's not a question if but when!! It can eat at the seals O rings etc and cause real problems.
 
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