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Anyone ever done this? How hard is it to install the conversion kit? Looks like the kit would be around 500 bucks for my jeep.

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It would be greener and nearly as cheap to convert to propane.
1. You aren't using a fuel that costs more to make than it's value as fuel.
2. Propane burns cleaner.
3. Greater engine life with propane than either liquid fuel.
4. Propane is cheaper to purchase.
Check it out.

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E85 makes me a little nervous for long term storage. I bought a new mower recently, and it said that even E10 needs to be used within 30 days as it tends to seperate and get acidic after that. This may only be for small engines, or maybe only for that mix.

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Ethanol is less efficient than gasoline, so you'll have to buy more of it to go the same distance.
Also, the capacity used for corn production for ethanol could be put to better use making food for people.

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I just a bit concerned what E85 is doing to food prices....it might not be worth the benefits we are getting....

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I know that there are concerns about E85, but in the long run, I would like to be OFF of oil. And if oil continues to rise, eventually E85 is going to be the MUCH better option.

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Lets say for example your car get 25mpg at the moment. If you fill up with E85 you'll get about 18mpg.
If you are interested in some more info on ethanol, here is a great 10 minute podcast.
You can read the text or listen. Great info.
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its a lose-lose chihli. you pay more, can't go as far, and its eating away at our food costs.

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Will E85 and Ethanol Plants popping up everywhere bring about stiffer ATF regs? Will they be more likely to bust you for making your own fuel once you start competing with the corporate owned 'shine makers?

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I know that there are concerns about E85, but in the long run, I would like to be OFF of oil. while i agree, i think you're going to see a lot of new technology in the next few years that will help you. but not everywhere sells ethanol and right now hybrid seems to be the better answer.

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My Ranger is a Flex Fuel, meaning it can run on E85 as well as regular gasoline.
I've yet to see E85 for sale anywhere in WV, and my truck is 8 years old.

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Another thing to think about. Ethanol cannot be transported via pipline due to contamination issues. It must be transported by truck or train. Trucks and trains use fossil fuels.
Ethanol is a short sided, inefficient solution.

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My Ranger is a Flex Fuel, meaning it can run on E85 as well as regular gasoline.
I've yet to see E85 for sale anywhere in WV, and my truck is 8 years old. Weird. Theres a Sheetz not a few miles from my house with E85.

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I know that there are concerns about E85, but in the long run, I would like to be OFF of oil. And if oil continues to rise, eventually E85 is going to be the MUCH better option. as far as i'm concerned it's ridiculous that E85 is an option at all. it's a polite way of increasing the income of our nations farmers, and an impolite way of separating consumers from their paychecks. it will not solve our issues regarding oil in this country. it can't even come close. we couldn't produce enough ethanol to satisfy the nations need for petroleum. from the plastics industries, to transportation of goods, to commuting back and forth to work, we as a country eat 21 million barrels of oil per day. we are not going to be able to sustain ourselves on E85 while still putting food on the table.
if you're curious about a greener alternative, look into CNG conversions. should be as easy as propane, aside from finding a suitable tank, and a place to refuel. i'd imagine your regional/city transportation department has some buses that run on CNG.

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as far as i'm concerned it's ridiculous that E85 is an option at all. it's a polite way of increasing the income of our nations farmers, and an impolite way of separating consumers from their paychecks. it will not solve our issues regarding oil in this country. it can't even come close. we couldn't produce enough ethanol to satisfy the nations need for petroleum. from the plastics industries, to transportation of goods, to commuting back and forth to work, we as a country eat 21 million barrels of oil per day. we are not going to be able to sustain ourselves on E85 while still putting food on the table.
if you're curious about a greener alternative, look into CNG conversions. should be as easy as propane, aside from finding a suitable tank, and a place to refuel. i'd imagine your regional/city transportation department has some buses that run on CNG. Actually, not only are some of our buses CNG, a lot of our city vehicles are, too. Problem with CNG is that I dont know of anywhere to re-fuel it. The infrastructure isnt there.

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as far as i'm concerned it's ridiculous that E85 is an option at all. it's a polite way of increasing the income of our nations farmers, and an impolite way of separating consumers from their paychecks.. I'm in the process of moving to Iowa, and the funny thing I noticed is that at all gas stations, mid grade is cheaper than the low grade gas, because the low grade is all gas, mid grade is 10% ethanol. Apparently the state subsidizes ethanol because of all the farmers.

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E85 makes me a little nervous for long term storage. I bought a new mower recently, and it said that even E10 needs to be used within 30 days as it tends to seperate and get acidic after that. This may only be for small engines, or maybe only for that mix. They dont' even sell anything that's not E10 where I'm from.

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I'm in the process of moving to Iowa, and the funny thing I noticed is that at all gas stations, mid grade is cheaper than the low grade gas, because the low grade is all gas, mid grade is 10% ethanol. Apparently the state subsidizes ethanol because of all the farmers. what's fucked up is if i go back to my hometown, i can find gas that's 10-15 cents cheaper in some spots, while in buffalo, i pay more and all of it is 10% ethanol. if i'm there to visit0, i refuel there before i come back. mileage for the win. i'm not happy to pay more and get less out of it.
Actually, not only are some of our buses CNG, a lot of our city vehicles are, too. Problem with CNG is that I dont know of anywhere to re-fuel it. The infrastructure isnt there. talk to the city DOT. someone there should be able to help you. they may allow you access to the refueling, albeit you may have to get trained on how, but look into it and see what you can find.

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I'm in the process of moving to Iowa, and the funny thing I noticed is that at all gas stations, mid grade is cheaper than the low grade gas, because the low grade is all gas, mid grade is 10% ethanol. Apparently the state subsidizes ethanol because of all the farmers. wait, you're moving TO Iowa?
may i ask why?

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wait, you're moving TO Iowa?
may i ask why? Got a tenure track job at a university. In political science, you rarely get a big geographic choice. The market is tough. The upshot is that we bought a five bedroom house and the mortgage, taxes, and insurance are the same price as our rent in Minneapolis. The downside is that we are 90 miles from the closest indian restaurant.
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