Can the prius run on e85?
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17 years ago
prius / e85
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17 years ago
The owner's manual says don't do it. A few people have burned a few tanks worth of E85 in their Prii, but presumably components in the fuel system would be damaged over time.
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17 years ago
Prius owner's manual only states that you can use up to 10% ethanol (E10).
It is possible to use E85 (85% ethanol), but no long-term studies have been done yet (ethanol can break down parts of a car over time).
Short term study by the Creed Project:
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showsthat you'll get a check engine light, cold start emissions are higher,and overall MPG is lower. There's at least one person from Sweden on the Prius-Europe yahoogroup that is currently using E85 as a blend in his Prius.