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Old 05-16-2018, 09:24 AM   #36
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I wish. I have a speedway less than a mile from my house. I need to go check. Never thought about e85 for economy, but i have 2 stations and one is $2.18 and the other $2.24, compared to $3 a gallon for 93. Hmm, I have to see how much it takes to get a flex fuel kit installed.
Remember that E85 does not have the same energy output as gas so you have to burn more of it to go the same distance. The reduced mileage sometimes is a total wash over the price difference. Not too bad if you don't have to go out of your way to get the E85 but if you have to travel to get it then the difference will probably have no savings. You will of course be able to bump up the HP so that may make it worthwhile.
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