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NOTE: When the ambient temperature is above 90°F
youmayexperiencehardstartingandroughidle
followingstartupeveniftheaboverecommendationsare
followed.
CruisingRange
(32°C),
Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon than
gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel con-
sumption. You can expect your miles per gallon (mpg)
and your driving range to decrease by about 30% com-
paredtogasolineoperation.
SelectionOfEngineOilForFlexibleFuelVehicles
(E-85)andGasolineVehicles
WhetheroperatingthevehicleonanE-85ethanolfuelor
unleaded gasoline the engine oil requirements are the
same.Referto“MaintenanceProcedures”inSection7of
this manual for the proper quality and viscosity engine
oil.
ReplacementParts
ManycomponentsinyourFlexibleFuelVehicle(FFV)are
designedtobecompatiblewithethanol.Alwaysbesure 5
that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com-
patibleparts.
Starting
ThecharacteristicsofE-85fuelmakeitunsuitableforuse
whenambienttemperaturesfallbelow0°F(-18°C).Inthe
rangeof0°F(-18°C)to32°F(0°C),youmayexperiencean
increaseinthetimeittakesforyourenginetostart,and
a deterioration in drivability (sags and/or hesitations)
untiltheengineisfullywarmedup.
CAUTION!
Replacingfuelsystemcomponentswithnon-ethanol
compatiblecomponentscandamageyourvehicle.
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