Re: Is E85 gas safe?

On Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:17:37 -0500, Newbie <newbie@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

>I see this cheaper gas on some stations: E85 for $3/g when unleaded reg
>is $4/g. However, some say it is bad for car engines (I have 98 Camry).
>If so, what is it aimed at? :)

E85 gasoline is 85% ethanol, 15% gasoline.  Ethanol has less heating
energy per gallon than gasoline plus it is a much stronger solvent. It
will give less mileage than straight gasoline plus it tends to degrade
or dissolve some plastic and rubber components of the fuel system
unless the fuel system is designed to use E85.  Your '98 Camry isn't
so, although it will run fine for a while, you will end up with a
major repair bill is you use if for an extended period of time. Stick
with straight gasoline and, if possible, I would stay away from
ethanol at any percentage.

Jack