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Aug 3, 2008, 4:54 PM

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Wrong Gas Sign In

I accidently filled my Mountaineer with 85% ethanol. What do I need to do? Added about 3/4 of a tank.


vinmech
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Aug 4, 2008, 9:03 AM

Post #2 of 3 (1164 views)
Re: Wrong Gas Sign In

Is it a newer Mountaineer? It may be a flex fuel engine in which case It is not a problem.

Otherwise, I know with 3/4 tank of E-85 means you'll have roughly have 70% ethanol, may need to play it safe and remove the fuel by siphon and refill with regular unleaded.

I don't have much experience with this fuel to say go ahead and run it .

Just my 2 cents!


Tom Greenleaf
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Aug 5, 2008, 4:25 AM

Post #3 of 3 (1154 views)
Re: Wrong Gas Sign In

E-85 not sold right near me yet so little experience either. Up to 10% is posted and hasn't been a problem personally so far in vehicles NOT specified for its use. Friends in biz report plenty of fuel system problems with just the 10%!

I'd take as much out as I could but save it and use a little at a time later and refill with regular fuel for now,

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