MJGTOWISH said:
Hi,
Can are goats run are e85 ? If so I think this would help some of the mpg and price problems for some of are members plus it has an better octane rating than gas.
Here Is link so you can find a station near you
http://afdcmap2.nrel.gov/locator/FindPane.asp
And so more info about it
http://autos.msn.com/as/minishow/article.aspx?contentID=4024000&s=bibendum2006
I will try to find some more info about it if I do I will posy
Why risk it? There is still uncertainty of the long term effects of E85 on flex fuel engines. No one can honestly tell you what the internal components of the engine will look like at 100,00 miles. Maintenance costs? More up keep on the engine, the same, or less? The Gov't is rushing to get this on the market and my car will not be a guinea pig. From news accounts and different articles I have read on the stuff, I get conflicting information on it. The local news did a story on it and they reported that although it is cheaper to use the E85 the MPG is less. Why put a cheaper grade in the engine to save $ and use more of it? Let alone the ramifications of possible internal damage as a result of using it. Makes no sense. When I purchased my 1988 4Runner Ethanol was still available. My 4Runner came with a lifetime engine warranty as long as I used Quaker State Oil. Right around that time Quaker State had issues with the quality of the oil. In that warranty it was clearly stated that the use of Ethanol would void the warranty..... My 4Runner is a 4cyl not a 6.0L. I don't care what the annalists say about E85, the jury is still out on the long term effects of it's use.
Besides, as it was stated by many on here, if fuel costs is an issue, don't buy the GTO, It's a simple decision to make. To me it isn't cost effective, and worth the worry of using it. I honestly would not believe the service guys, and dealers if they say use it. It is just now being reintroduced. It didn't last the first time, and I'll be surprised if lasts this time. There is more money in oil than corn, if you jet my jist.