Does running E85 fuel with up to 85% ethanol, actually lower your MPG? That was the question this week from Kirsten in Oregon. (You can hear her call right here -- it's second in the segment.) Her Flex-Fuel Chrysler Town and Country is getting lousy mileage and rough running rough-- but only …

You mean “on up” as E85 is as far down as it gets from unaduletrated gasoline. Again has the EPA tested E85 cars on fuel other than what they were designed to run on? or have they left it to actual ownwr experience to see what happens? Why would someone buy a E85 car and then decide to run it on E1…

No, I meant on down, as in a lower E number such as E10. I think that some models are only made as flex-fuel models. That’s why someone would buy one, and then run normal gas.

We currently produce a massive number of calories of food in the U.S. and we are already exporting it. It’s subsidized such that it costs $2.50 to produce a bushel of corn that sells for about $1.50. Where are you getting the claim that it takes more fuel to produce and convert corn? Perhaps they a…

What would a model have to offer to motivate you to pay more(in many ways) for E85 capability when E85 capability is not something you wanted?

Anyone who really wants to learn more about ethanol should visit the “Alternative Fuels Institute” website. There is a wealth of information there to make informed decisions regarding this fuel.

I used to get angry when misinformation is spread by people who should know better, but my affection for Tom and Ray is stronger than that. I converted my 1999 Subararu Outback to Flex-Fuel almost two years ago, and I am a very happy camper. The penalty in MPG in my car is only 15%, not 30%. I…

Please explain what “Adapter” you are referring to and why it has anything to do with ignition wires?

“So don’t knock E85 until you get some experience guys. Otherwise you make fools of yourselves.” I’m sorry, I know I should trust your claimed, undocumented results over those of the EPA, Consumer Reports, and several magazines.

“Cars designed to run E85 will achieve their EPA rated gas mileage figures.” Wrong. Cars designed to run E85 will achieve their EPA rated E85 mileage figures on E85. As for the number usually posted in the window, its my bet that number was determined with E0.

Does E85 lower your MPG?

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Well, anyone that wants to read about what the ethanol lobby wants you to hear should visit that web site.

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Does E85 lower your MPG?

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