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8 REASONS TO FILL UP WITH E85 FLEX FUEL
E85 flex fuel is a new and improved version of fossil fuel. It’s a sustainable American-made fuel. It’s made
domestically from corn biomass, plant materials, and other renewable sources. Switching to E85 fuel
is an excellent decision for many different reasons:
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1. E85 IS GREAT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
E85 is much more environmentally friendly than regular gasoline. It’s the biggest reason drivers switch
to flex fuel. It’s more environmentally friendly for two different reasons:
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* Lower carbon footprint
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* Less emissions
E85 is produced in the US, so the supply chain is pretty short. Researchers at the US Department of
Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory did a study a couple of years ago. This study confirmed that
manufacturing corn ethanol produced much less greenhouse gases than the same amount of gasoline.
The carbon intensity of corn production is decreasing all the time as cultivation methods improve and the
latest studies point out that the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of corn ethanol are 46% lower than in
gasoline E85 runs cleaner than regular gasoline. It’s because E85 contains a much higher level of ethanol
than gasoline. Most gasoline blends sold in the US contain about 10% ethanol. E85 contains up to 85%
ethanol. That’s a big difference.
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When you run E85, you’ll reduce a noticeable amount of toxins in the air. A big reason for this is because
E85 doesn’t contain aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Manufacturers add aromatics to gasoline to increase
its octane rating. Aromatics are toxic compounds that pollute the air. E85 already has a high amount of
octane, so aromatics don’t need to be added to it. Factor in the fact that ethanol burns much cleaner than
gasoline, and you’ve got a much more environmentally friendly type of fuel.
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2. E85 COSTS LESS THAN REGULAR GASOLINE
You may have noticed that E85 costs less than regular gasoline at the gas pump. It also costs less money in
the long run. It’s true that E85maylower your MPG (but not always). Yet, even if you see a 25% reduction
in your vehicle’s MPG, you’ll still save money with E85. This post has more information about how E85
may or may not reduce your vehicle’s mileage (more in this article). Another major way E85 saves you
money is the fact that it burns a lot cleaner than regular gasoline. It even cleans the engine, fuel lines, and
exhaust system. By doing that, E85 helps keep your engine in good health. This reduces your total repair
and maintenance costs down the road.
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3. E85 MAKES MORE POWER
Did you know that E85 can give your engine up to 100 more hp (if your engine is tuned right)?This
posthas four reasons why this is possible. To sum it up:
* E85 provides the highest octane available at the pump. Higher octane fuels combust more
completely. Also, E85 creates less denotation and knocking. It also can run more spark advance. All
of these maximizethe engine’s power.
* E85 burns cooler than gasoline. This means less heat build-up in the engine. When enough heat
buildsup, the engine loses power.
* E85 burns cleaner. It also cleans the engine. This means less risk of carbon fouling and carbon
deposits.When an engine gets carbon fouling and carbon deposits, it loses power.
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4. E85 COOLS YOUR ENGINE BETTER THAN REGULAR GASOLINE
Ethanol burns cooler than regular gasoline. It requires lower combustion temperatures. Also, it creates a
thermodynamic cooling effect that regular gasoline doesn’t offer. This is quite beneficial because E85
helps keep the engine cool. This helps keep the engine healthy.
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5. E85 IS A GREAT CLEANING AGENT
Did you know that E85 is an excellent cleaner for engines? Regular gasoline leaves carbon deposits all
over the fuel system and engine, most commonly:
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* Fuel injectors
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* Combustion chambers
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* Valve stems
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* Pistons
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* Piston rings