I have a 2000 Chevy S-10 that can also run on E-85 ethanol. Other than fuel economy, will ethanol have any negative effects on my truck? Is it harder on my engine than gasoline?
No. But as you know, ethanol has less ‘energy’ per gallon than gasoline, so while it may cost a bit less than gasoline, your mileage probably goes down by what, 20-25% or so.
I would NOT use ethanol as it is a big scam, boondoogle, rip off, and political ploy to get elected. READ this and you may thing TWICE about ‘green’ fuel…
“The Clean Energy Scam” (Time Magazine, 7 APR 08)
Ethanol use actually CONTRIBUTES to global warming! And it drives up the price we pay for FOOD in the Grocery Store.
If it is a designated flex fuel vehicle it was engineered to run on either with no damage. As you already know the performance and mileage will not be as good as gasoline.
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You will loose MPG and power and pay a premium price for all that.
No. But as you know, ethanol has less ‘energy’ per gallon than gasoline, so while it may cost a bit less than gasoline, your mileage probably goes down by what, 20-25% or so.
I would NOT use ethanol as it is a big scam, boondoogle, rip off, and political ploy to get elected. READ this and you may thing TWICE about ‘green’ fuel…
“The Clean Energy Scam” (Time Magazine, 7 APR 08)
Ethanol use actually CONTRIBUTES to global warming! And it drives up the price we pay for FOOD in the Grocery Store.
If it is a designated flex fuel vehicle it was engineered to run on either with no damage. As you already know the performance and mileage will not be as good as gasoline.