2000 "X" run on E85
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I think there are other problems with running E85. Im not sure but i think all the internal orings and other components have problems with E85. Like i think its chemical stuff that a chip wouldn't fix. Not sure though.
If it works, i'd definitely do it though
Isaac
If it works, i'd definitely do it though
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You need the fuel system to run E85. It will eat your rubber components. Vehicles designed to run on E85 have synthetic rubber products like neaprene (sp). Besides why would you want to run E85? Sure its a little cheaper but you get worse MPG.
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Originally Posted by MadMedic20
You need the fuel system to run E85. It will eat your rubber components. Vehicles designed to run on E85 have synthetic rubber products like neaprene (sp). Besides why would you want to run E85? Sure its a little cheaper but you get worse MPG.
Also the other posters are correct, the fuel system was not designed for it and it will destroy o-rings and some rubber lines. Deffinatlt DO NOT use it in an excursion!
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Its anywhere from 105-108 octane so it has some benefits. Mainly for the forced induction crowd. But an excursion will deffinatly see no performance gains from this.
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Originally Posted by MadMedic20
Yes its like running 93 in your truck the engine/computer dont know it can advance the timing, so its just a waste.
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Unless you have a ferrari or porshe engine inyour x don't bother with any other fuel other then 87 regular unleaded. Use the cheapest you can find. I don't worry about since I have a diesel engine.
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The gov. for the great state of Louisiana has seen fit to determine what fuel can be burned in all cars,, therefore in a few years all fuel will be E85. SO my recommendation when driving through is to fill up just prior to the state and try to make it all the way through prior to gassing up again. Hopefully I can move before it is fully implemented. Jim
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Originally Posted by SPL Tech
Running 93 octane in a vehicle designed for 87 can cause problems. Its purely a disadvantage.
Bottom line, keep using a quality brand 87 octane fuel.
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actually, Ive heard that you can run 87 octane in just about any modern car you want, even high-performance, high-compression engines. Apparently, most modern cars have knock sensors that will retard the timing if the engine starts to knock... So even if you put 87 in a car with a sticker that says premium only, it'll still be ok, just the car will have slightly retarted performance.
I wouldn't try that in an older car though, because it might not have a knock sensor lol = bad news haha
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I wouldn't try that in an older car though, because it might not have a knock sensor lol = bad news haha
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Originally Posted by afreemanmd
actually, Ive heard that you can run 87 octane in just about any modern car you want, even high-performance, high-compression engines. Apparently, most modern cars have knock sensors that will retard the timing if the engine starts to knock... So even if you put 87 in a car with a sticker that says premium only, it'll still be ok, just the car will have slightly retarted performance.
I wouldn't try that in an older car though, because it might not have a knock sensor lol = bad news haha
Isaac
I wouldn't try that in an older car though, because it might not have a knock sensor lol = bad news haha
Isaac
SO you can run 87 octane in cars built for 91+ octane but I would NOT unless 91+ was not available and I was stuck as in Katrina when some fuels were not available. Jim
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Originally Posted by vettdvr
The gov. for the great state of Louisiana has seen fit to determine what fuel can be burned in all cars,, therefore in a few years all fuel will be E85.
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hey guys for the most part you woul have too modify some components too burn e85 from what I read. however it looks as though the engine would only need fuel mixture ratio tuning to get the correct burn ratio. E85 is a cleaner fuel.(alcohol). it burns leaner and can cause an engine too overheat the cylinder if mixture is incorrect. but would definately improve performance in the engine if tuned for it. I not sure what fuel economy woul be. there was some talk of companys offering conversion for older engines. no light shed on it lately. however the biggest advantage to e85 is. PUT MONEY BACK IN POCKETS OF AMARICAN PEOPLE. THIS WOULD BE BIG SUPPORT FOR CORN FARMERS. THAT HAVE BEEN STRUGGLING FOR LONG TIME.AMERICAN REFINERIES TOO MAKE THE FUEL. NO IMPORTS. FROM THE GROUND IT GROWS BACK INTHE TANK OF THE TRUCK THAT HAULED THE SEED. THATS MY TAKE.
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Originally Posted by vettdvr
The gov. for the great state of Louisiana has seen fit to determine what fuel can be burned in all cars,, therefore in a few years all fuel will be E85.
If so 95% of people in that state will have destroyed vehicles. Most vehicles cant run on that garbage. I wonder how his reelection will go when he is the source of $1 billion in automobile looses by forcing people to use fuel that damages their vehicle...