Re: Why is the supply of E85 fuel so tightly controlled?

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alb_mandctdNOWMD@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Probably because E85 will toasr any engine not made to run on it. 
> 
I doubt it. It won't cause pre-ignition because it is a higher octane.
It may run lean if the engine sensors/ecu don't have a wide enough range 
of adaption, but it should still run even if the ecu goes to limphome 
mode.

Older carb cars would have less issues as long as there is enough range 
on the mixture adjustments/jetting.

Only issue might be if the ethanol reacts with any existing metals or 
plastics/rubbers in the fuel system. It is still a spark combustion 
fuel. 
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