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Old 06-04-2007, 03:26 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Re: What GM says about e85 conversions

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Originally Posted by 327
Actually it isnt that big of a mpg drop, and if its sold cheaper like $2 vs $3.30 then it doesnt really matter. That and what shadams said is true if you have a high compression ratio

In Cincinnati Ohio, "E-85" fuel is selling for about 30 cents a gallon less than standard, regular unleaded fuel (not a $1.30 difference). The price of E-85 fuel has risen at about the same pace as regular unleaded fuel.

It will cost more to operate a vehicle with E-85 fuel than regular unleaded at that price difference, since E-85 fueled vehicles get significantly less mpg (and yes I know it has a higher octane rating).
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