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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 09:24 AM
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Default Flex Fuel

Has anyone did this converstion? Im thinking about it.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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To run E-85?
Any car will run on E-85 without a conversion. I have ran a Camry, a Volvo turbo, a Ford vanand the LR on E-85.
Your MPG will drop so bad that it is not worth running it. Even at $1.00 less per gallon you will not save any money. There just is not enough energy in it to do any good.
It is a GREAT fuel injector cleaner, but thats all it is good for.
Seriously, you will lose 10-15% in fuel economy.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 10:08 AM
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Default RE: Flex Fuel

There is no conversion to run E-85 there is however long term damage that can be caused by this.
Not a wise thingto do.
Stay with supreme and spare yourself any additional costs.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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From what I know (read, not very much) E85 is corrosive to fuel systems not designed to handle it. Stick to good old petrol and drive a little slower.

Cheers,

Pete
 
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 10:13 AM
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You will need many new seals all on the fuel system from the fuel injectors
to the fuel tank,,with a 1995 Disco I you can set the timing your timing light
to compensate for the E85.
 
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