E 15 gas

[mtsoxfan]

So, on the news this morning, our Prez is considering changing the fuel formula from winter mix to summer mix, AND making it E15. The gas I buy is normally E10. Along with lower milage, what else can I expect? Does anyone add any additives to combat Ethanol? Or is it a non-issue?

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[JasonTremor]

If your truck is not driven regularly, I'd consider an ethanol specific fuel stabilizer.

 

[daniel3507]

Don't we always switch to summer mix in the summer? Local station has e15 88 octane and I've used it fairly often. You wont notice much or any difference between e15 and regular. 5% difference is negligible from my experience. I did notice better mpg with premium.

 

[IdahoRanger]

Drill!

 

[Progeny2021]

If your truck is not driven regularly, I'd consider an ethanol specific fuel stabilizer.

Fortunately, we have all three grades of E0 available at the pump by legislation, although we have to hunt around for it, especially 93 E0. I visit NE FL often - no 93 E0, so its an ethanol stabilizer for me. Several brands available. Ethanol blended gasoline is a complete scam IMO.

 

[Frenchy]

E-15 will simply do fine in the Ranger since the truck is able to accept E-15 from the factory. Just make sure its not below 87 octane. How will it effect performance? You might(key word) get a few extra HP and TQ but not enough to notice. Same idea with MPG. It wont be enough to notice.

 

[Progeny2021]

E-15 will simply do fine in the Ranger since the truck is able to accept E-15 from the factory. Just make sure its not below 87 octane. How will it effect performance? You might(key word) get a few extra HP and TQ but not enough to notice. Same idea with MPG. It wont be enough to notice.

Many predictions abound that major pressure on the food chain is about to ratchet up. Diverting grain for motor fuel would be even more insane, as there never was a good argument for the implementation of ethanol blended fuels to begin with. Ethanol blended fuels = COVID 'vaccines'(?) - same people profiting from both - insanity or criminality, your choice.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy...ssions-inflated-crop-prices-20-30/?comments=1

 

[Progeny2021]

E-15 will simply do fine in the Ranger since the truck is able to accept E-15 from the factory. Just make sure its not below 87 octane. How will it effect performance? You might(key word) get a few extra HP and TQ but not enough to notice. Same idea with MPG. It wont be enough to notice.

Only vehicles labeled and marketed as 'Flex Fuel Vehicles' properly store, handle and process ethanol blended fuels. Everything else just 'tolerates' E10 and up.

 

[Frenchy]

Only vehicles labeled and marketed as 'Flex Fuel Vehicles' properly store, handle and process ethanol blended fuels. Everything else just 'tolerates' E10 and up.

The Ranger already states it can take Ethanol blended fuel up to E-15. Anything more can result in engine damage and that is strait from the owners manual. That means if the fuel has a Ethanol blend from E-0 to E-15 then you will be fine. Higher than E-15 and Ford will not back you. Simple as that.

 

[Frenchy]

Many predictions abound that major pressure on the food chain is about to ratchet up. Diverting grain for motor fuel would be even more insane, as there never was a good argument for the implementation of ethanol blended fuels to begin with. Ethanol blended fuels = COVID 'vaccines'(?) - same people profiting from both - insanity or criminality, your choice.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy...ssions-inflated-crop-prices-20-30/?comments=1

Not too sure what this has to do with the price of eggs in China so lets stay on topic.

Would you agree @AzScorpion ?

 

[Progeny2021]

Not too sure what this has to do with the price of eggs in China so lets stay on topic.

Would you agree @AzScorpion ?

Your comment is completely self serving and makes no sense. The OP opened the discussion on the viability of further deployment of ethanol blended fuels. Myself and others merely expanded on the subject. If it hurt your feelings expect no apology from me.

 

[erty176]

I think it will be alright. Here in WI we have dedicated winter and summer blends, but I've never been able to tell the difference. Diesel is a different story but as far as gas goes, I think it will all be alright. The 2.3 is built well so as long as your not constantly thrashing on it should be fine. I know a lot of people here in the forum run a tune, so I would expect to see a tuning update to account for it though.

 

[WhyNot21]

From the owner's manual:

We'll be fine.

 

[mailbox4449]

Many predictions abound that major pressure on the food chain is about to ratchet up. Diverting grain for motor fuel would be even more insane, as there never was a good argument for the implementation of ethanol blended fuels to begin with. Ethanol blended fuels = COVID 'vaccines'(?) - same people profiting from both - insanity or criminality, your choice.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy...ssions-inflated-crop-prices-20-30/?comments=1

Agree 100%

Only vehicles labeled and marketed as 'Flex Fuel Vehicles' properly store, handle and process ethanol blended fuels. Everything else just 'tolerates' E10 and up.

Agree 100% as well

 

[Jbrubakerjr]

Many predictions abound that major pressure on the food chain is about to ratchet up. Diverting grain for motor fuel would be even more insane, as there never was a good argument for the implementation of ethanol blended fuels to begin with. Ethanol blended fuels = COVID 'vaccines'(?) - same people profiting from both - insanity or criminality, your choice.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy...ssions-inflated-crop-prices-20-30/?comments=1

Agree as well

Only vehicles labeled and marketed as 'Flex Fuel Vehicles' properly store, handle and process ethanol blended fuels. Everything else just 'tolerates' E10 and up.

And also agree. It say one thing to say "Do not use fuel containing more than 15% ethanol" and would be different to say it is recommended.

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