Is the Sedona E-85 compatible?
Specifically the 2006 model year.
Sorry, but I ASSumed everyone has heard of E-85.Sure. Mine handles E-85 no problem, It's when I get to E-135 the problems begin.
BTW... what the heck is E-85.... and EDIT the thread title to reflect what the heck you are talking about.
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I am aware of the drop in MPG when using it, I used to use it in my '89 Camry all the time even though it was not rated for it.My 2011 is NOT rated for E-85 fuel. I wouldn't chance using it because it can royally screw up your fuel system and engine not to mention your warranty would be toast. I had a 2006 Impala that was E-85 capable and it wasn't worth using, it lost 20% in fuel economy with E-85 vs. regular 87 octane gas.
Don't assume everyone has heard what E-85 is.Sorry, but I ASSumed everyone has heard of E-85.
It is 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline and it is 105 octane.
I dont have the owners manual, if I did I would not have asked.Its in the owners manual, on one the first few pages. Look in the index for "Fuel Requirements".
Just to be clear, I was NOT calling you a ass, I was saying that I am a ass for assuming everyone knew what E-85 was.Don't assume everyone has heard what E-85 is.
BTW Nice little trick spelling "assumed" the way you did. Nice way to get pass the profanity filters.
Q: Is it such a big deal to edit the thread title to reflect what the topic is about?
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Ah, my bad.Just to be clear, I was NOT calling you a ass, I was saying that I am a ass for assuming everyone knew what E-85 was.
My wife's Ford Escape says on the gas cap to not use anything more than E10...so will the Federal Government pay for any damage to that vehicle that occurs from fuel that is specifically stated by the manufacturer not to use?Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. and Canada
Good luck in your search, the EPA has mandated the use of 10% ethanol to reduce emissions.
Switching to 15% is in court right now.
Just about the only place you will find 100% gasoline is at a marina.
RE: Will the Federal Government pay for any damage to that vehicle that occurs from fuel that is specifically stated by the manufacturer not to use?My wife's Ford Escape says on the gas cap to not use anything more than E10...so will the Federal Government pay for any damage to that vehicle that occurs from fuel that is specifically stated by the manufacturer not to use?
All modern cars can handle upto E-20, the problem is with older cars and small engines, like lawn mowers, snowblowers etc.My wife's Ford Escape says on the gas cap to not use anything more than E10...so will the Federal Government pay for any damage to that vehicle that occurs from fuel that is specifically stated by the manufacturer not to use?
You mention small engines, older cars.All modern cars can handle upto E-20, the problem is with older cars and small engines, like lawn mowers, snowblowers etc.
Carburetors do not handle ethanol very well.
The Gov. would mandate separate E-15 fuel pumps so that people with cars rated for it can buy it, those who cant wont.
The oil companies are saying to much cost for them to install new separate pumps labeled different etc.
Small engine companies and classic car groups are saying it is bad for their engines and that people are stupid and will use the wrong fuel and they dont want to be held liable.
Ever use dry gas? It is almost pure alcohol.
So if you add that to your E-10 gas, you are now way more than 10% ethanol.
Alcohol sticks to water, it is then carried to the engine to be burned.
Ethanol in your gas already, dry gas is not needed.
I don't share your opinion of 'crappy' Briggs & Stratton engines. I just retired a 30 year old mower because all the ancillaries had worn out (Base and suspension shot; cutter plate cracked, pull-start shot, carbie clogged); B&S engine itself still had good compression. It's 'mate' is 25 years old and still going strong. Regular oil changes and air filter maintenance will keep them going for ages. Anyone had experience with Chinese B&S copies?I agree with you that ethanol is bad for small engines, I never said it was fine.
I have a Snapper walk behind lawn mower, I replaced the crappy original B&S engine engine with a Honda OHV about 10 yrs ago (mower is 20yrs old).