Gas Question

skeets

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I went to get some all thread and passed a Sheets station that had UN 88 for 1.99 never heard of that what is it?
 

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Unleaded 88 is a blend of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline that burns cleaner and has higher octane. It’s approved for all cars 2001 and newer.
 

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That's funny because my 21' F350 7.3 godzilla says no more then 10% ethanol in the owners manual.
 

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I've used it every chance I get, I can't honestly see a significant decrease in mileage or any other issue for that matter.
 

Biker1mike

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My newer Kia(s) are quite clear to not use alcohol above 10%. I do not know if flex fuel would void the warranty but I would not test it.
My mother in laws Buick has a green gas cap and indicates that it will use flex.
 

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Just because the gas is approved for 'cars', doesn't mean your 'car' is approved for that gas !
It's NOT the same thing.....

just because you approve of girls, 18 and older doesn't mean all 19 year old girls approve of you.
 
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GeoHorn

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I have a “Flex-Fuel” pickup. It will accept E10 without issue….but more than that…up to E85… I have to change the oil and filter MUCH more frequently, and perform other maintenance more frequently, per the manual. Therefore, I only use UL and/or E10.
 
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P0234

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My newer Kia(s) are quite clear to not use alcohol above 10%. I do not know if flex fuel would void the warranty but I would not test it.
My mother in laws Buick has a green gas cap and indicates that it will use flex.
E15 is not flex fuel. E85 is what is considered flex fuel.
 
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OntheRidge

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That's funny because my 21' F350 7.3 godzilla says no more then 10% ethanol in the owners manual.
Interesting, the gas cap on my 2022 F250 7.3 says E15. I run it frequently when Sheetz has a sale.
 

chim

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Yep, a sale:

I never used the stuff, but apparently it works fine in some vehicles.

Our local regular 97 gas was down to $3.11 to $3.15 a few days ago at Sheetz, Giant, Turkey Hill and Marathon. This afternoon it was between $3.55 and $3.61 at the same stations.
 
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The Evil Twin

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Sheetz branded the "88" because when they had it listed as E15 people didn't buy it. So, knowing the unwashed masses are dumb, they slapped lipstick on a pig and took it to the prom.
The EPA may approve, Ford may approve, but I don't like the idea of using farmland to produce shit fuel instead of food.
 
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mcfarmall

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And it's so good for the environment that you'll burn more of it to go the same distance as ethanol free gas!
 
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