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Regular gasoline can be used in an E85 vehicle, but E85 cannot be used in a vehicle that wasn't designed for it. Why? Bascially moving E85 creates a static charge, so the gas system needs to be mostly plastic to reduce the risk of sparking (plastic fittings, tubes, etc).

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What mixes with gas to extend supplies?

Ethanol is commonly mixed with gasoline to extend supplies. It is a renewable fuel source that can be blended with gasoline in different ratios to create fuels such as E10 (10% ethanol, 90% gasoline) or E85 (85% ethanol, 15% gasoline). Ethanol helps reduce the overall demand for gasoline and can be produced from a variety of feedstocks, including corn and sugarcane.


Can cars run on pure ethanol as a fuel source?

Yes, cars can run on pure ethanol as a fuel source. Ethanol is a renewable and environmentally friendly alternative to gasoline, and many vehicles are designed to run on ethanol blends such as E85, which contains 85 ethanol and 15 gasoline. However, some vehicles may require modifications to run on pure ethanol.


Can nitromethane be mixed into E85?

Yes, nitromethane can be mixed with E85 to create a high-performance fuel blend commonly used in racing applications. It is important to follow the proper mixing ratios and safety precautions when handling nitromethane due to its high reactivity and potential for combustion.


Can cars run on ethanol as a fuel source?

Yes, cars can run on ethanol as a fuel source. Ethanol is a renewable, bio-based fuel that can be used as an alternative to gasoline in vehicles. Many cars today are designed to run on a blend of ethanol and gasoline, known as E85. Ethanol is produced from crops such as corn or sugarcane and is considered a more environmentally friendly option compared to traditional gasoline.


How would the energy content per gram of gasohol compare to that of plain gasoline?

Gasohol would have less energy per gram than Gasoline. which is why E85 or flex fuel cars get better mileage with regular gasoline than E85 gas. it is also why some gas stations have "better gas" than others. some companies put more ethanol in their regular gas than others, all while staying under the 10% limit regulated by law.

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Can you mix e85 ethanol with regular unleaded gas?

If you have the Flex Fuel Vehicle ( FFV )


What kind of gas does the 2012 Ford Fusion use?

Regular UNLEADED gasoline, up to 10% ethanol. Does not require high test, not made for E85 fuel.


Is gas mileage better with E85 or Regular gasoline?

Gas mileage is way better with regular unleaded gasoline over E85.


Unleaded gas for a lawn mower?

Unleaded regular pump gas will work just fine. Modern small engines are designed to run on low-octane, unleaded fuel. Stay away from E85, or any fuel with over 10% ethanol added.


What Ethanol mixed with gasoline?

It is known as gasahol. Ethanol fuel mixed with 15% gasoline is known as E85, though all gas sold in the US has to have some ethanol mixed in by law.


Can you use unleaded gas in an e85 car?

Yes. An E85 car is called a Flex Fuel car meaning it can burn regular gasoline or E85.


What is a Ford Ranger flex engine?

The 3.0 L flexible fuel version will run on regular unleaded gas - 87 octane , or E85 ethanol , or any combination of the 2 fuels


Can you use ethanol in your gas tank of your 1999 Ford Ranger?

( IF YOU HAVE THE 3.0 L FFV ENGINE ) ! - you can use E85 ethanol / regular unleaded 87 octane / or any combination of the 2 fuels i have a 99 ford ranger 3.0 five speed manual ffv engine and it will not run e85 at all it runs it to lean.


Can you run ethanol mixed fuel in an 89 Yamaha blaster?

You can run only gasoline with 5% Ethanol no more which means no E85.


Can you burn ethanol in a 1999 ford ranger XLT 4x4?

If you have the FLEXIBLE FUEL VERSION of the 3.0 L - V6 engine you can use E85 or regular unleaded 87 octane gasoline or any combination of the 2 fuels


Can you put e85 in your 1999 mercury villager?

NO , your vehicle is designed to run on " regular " unleaded , 87 octane


Can Flex fuel go into the 2007 Ford Expedition?

No , not according to the 2007 Ford Expedition Owner Guide : ( use " regular " unleaded gasoline , 87 octane ) * blended with up to 10 % ethanol is O.K. but it is not designed to use E85