Subaru does not seem to recommend anywhere the use of ethanol. Can Subaru reset it's computers etc. to adapt to ethanol? Or can we just use ethanol in a Subaru?
Don W.
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18 years ago
Use of Ethanol
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18 years ago
Your owners manual (assuming you have a current model Subaru) specifies that fuel with up to 10% ethanol is ok. Fuel with a higher ethanol content isn't officially supported or recommended, although there are people using higher mixes including E85. There has been some discussion over on NASIOC about this subject, you might want to search the forums at
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for threads on ethanol and E85.
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18 years ago
It is more than just engine control.
High alcohol fuels have a variety of corrosion and polymer incompatibility issues as well as issues concerning the mobilizing of dirt and deposits in the fuel system that can clog up filters and injectors.
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18 years ago
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18 years ago
Hi,
E-85 hasn't shown up here in SoCal that I know of, so I have no clue as to its cost. Has anyone here seen any "cost per mile" data of standard gasoline vs E-85 in vehicles that can use either?
Rick