Mark G asked:


On an empty tank, I started filling up with e85. I then realized my mistake and stopped the filling. I then filled up the rest of my tank with normal gasoline. That tank has since been used up and no apparent problems have surfaced. Is there anything I should do? (other than not using e85 again

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5 Comments so far

1. bsumone34 June 21, 2009 11:20 am

   Are you talking about low octane (85?) It will not hurt your car. Even jap junk

2. Pat June 21, 2009 6:12 pm

   The website says that you did the right thing by diluting it with regular unleaded gasoline and that there should be no permanent damage.

3. bobo June 24, 2009 5:58 pm

   No problem it should run better and it will help clean the engine.A lot of people use a mix of around 30% e85 with gas.
   but if you get a converter kit you can run all e85

4. richard b June 26, 2009 12:54 am

   you wont have a problem. in fact you might want to check the owners manual, or the dealer if you dont have the manual, and see if your truck was designed as a flex fuel vehicle. many vehicles since the mid 90’s have been set up as a flex fuel vehicles by the manufacturers.

5. JOHNNIE B June 26, 2009 11:47 pm

   I normally run some ethanol through my car every year as it will remove moisture from your fuel system,thus preventing freeze up.

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