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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:49 PM
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The new E85 fuel seems to be all over the papers and on the radio.
Can the C5 handel this new fuel?
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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What is it?
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:56 PM
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NO E85 is only 85 octane fuel derived from corn. the new alternative fuel cars like the 5.3L GM'S can use it but it must say that on your car.

I have used it in my Yukon and you get even worse gas milage and it is not much cheaper.
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:59 PM
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NO E85 for the vette and there probly never will be.
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 03:12 PM
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E85 compatibility is designated for vehicles that are certified to run on up to 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline. It's not 85 octane, it's basically alcohol with a little gas mixed in. Fuel mileage will drop off considerably!
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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Correct. In fact the octane is actually higher (I believe about 103).
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 05:04 PM
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No, not unless you changed a lot of things on the car.
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