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scott mcfadden

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 11:59 am
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Can the prius run on e85?

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richard schumacher

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 1:02 pm
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"scott mcfadden" wrote:

> Can the prius run on e85?

The owner's manual says don't do it. A few people have burned a few
tanks worth of E85 in their Prii, but presumably components in the fuel
system would be damaged over time.

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 2:57 pm
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scott mcfadden wrote:
> Can the prius run on e85?

Prius owner's manual only states that you can use up to 10% ethanol
(E10).

It is possible to use E85 (85% ethanol), but no long-term studies have
been done yet (ethanol can break down parts of a car over time).

Short term study by the Creed Project:
http://www.greenenergynetwork.com/media/studies/prius-e85.PDF shows
that you'll get a check engine light, cold start emissions are higher,
and overall MPG is lower.

There's at least one person from Sweden on the Prius-Europe yahoogroup
that is currently using E85 as a blend in his Prius.
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