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With prices these days, and me running my generator and pressure washer quite a bit, would it be feasable to run E85 in a generator and pressure washer? How about a lawn mower? I do not want to screw anything up by doing so, just wanted some insite. We have E85 soming to a station here withing the month, and it is suposed to be at least 30 cents cheaper....
 
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THis might help:

http://www.e85fuel.com/e85101/faqs/misfueling.php said:
What happens if I accidentally fuel my gasoline-only powered vehicle with E85?

Response:

Although your vehicle was not manufactured to run on E85, no problems should occur if you mistakenly fuel once with the alternative fuel. The largest difference between an E85 powered vehicle and a gasoline powered vehicle is that their computer modules are meant to read different amounts of oxygen within the fuel. E85 contains a higher amount of oxygen than gasoline and E85 compatible vehicles are made to read that higher amount. When a higher amount of oxygen is read by a gasoline powered vehicle, your "check engine light" may appear. A number of other parts on the FFV's fuel delivery system are modified to be ethanol-compatible. The fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel injectors, computer system and anti-siphon device have been modified slightly. Alcohol fuels can be more corrosive than gasoline. Therefore; fuel system parts have been upgraded to be ethanol-compatible.
Ultimately it is a drivers choice, but we do need to be firm in recommending that only FFVs use E85 and to state that we are not responsible for damages.
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I was told that its cheaper but you use more so it really evens out to your average gas in price. However it is good to use E85 IMHO because it will help minimize the dependence on foriegn oil.


Greg
 
I would not use e85 in anything that isn't made to run e85. The ethanol will corrode the internals in the fuel system. Most small engine manufactures only recommend a 10% ethanol to gas mix.
 
vwgtivw said:
I would not use e85 in anything that isn't made to run e85. The ethanol will corrode the internals in the fuel system. Most small engine manufactures only recommend a 10% ethanol to gas mix.
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Agreed. If you can find a conversion kit to make the engine run E85, that's great... otherwise, stick to regular unleaded. :howdy
 
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