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Old 02-27-2015, 07:12 PM   #213
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Originally Posted by tracerit View Post
is there any damage from having a bad start?
Generally failed starts on ethanol fuel due ethanol has higher flash point than petrol and fails ro light up on cold start. if its starting on second or third attemp cannot see any big issue.

if your taking 6 cranks or something then yes might be additional wear on starter and fuel diluting oil issues.

add some petrol to your e85 or adjust cranking tables or both if its rearly cold.
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