Do you have to have a Special Vehicle to start using Ethanol?

Question

Can You just start using Ethanol or do you have to make some type of adjustment to your engine , your input is appreciated.

Answer 1

Yes you do need a vehicle that can handle that fuel, But I don't think it's worth it. I have a 2007 F-150 that can take ethanol, but I get like 8-10 miles to the gallon on ethanol fuel opposed to 12-15 miles per gallon on regular gasoline. So yes it is cheaper, but my gas mileage shrinks and in the end I spend the same amount.

But I think you should come back to Columbus- Gas is cheaper here.

Answer 2

Yes and no.  You can't just start using ethanol in any car, but there are conversion kits out there...the downside is that the conversion is extremely difficult.  It would probably be best to purchase a vehicle specifically designed to run on ethanol.  You can check out the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition's website for more info: http://www.e85fuel.com/index.php

Answer 3

my husband has a ford pickup truck and it takes ethanol

no you cant start using ethanol on the engine you have now try asking a cars salesman

you probally going to have to buy a new engine or some thing

Answer 4

Flex Fuel By GM

I don't see the point though. You pay a bit more expensive gas and get better millage. If you have ethanol, you get a price 40 cents less (at the least) and get bad mileage.

Answer 5

80 M.P.G.!

the gas and ethanol combination

The big question is  ethanol M.P.G.

it can be done. the man who did it has the technology lock up till his pattens are safe and sound.a fox 5.0 that has been engineered to ethanol levels.

A 20th century car with 21st technology  

http://www.mustangevolution.com/20080702...

Answer 6

Yes, you need a particular type of vehicle to run higher levels of ethanol.