E85 in my AC
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E85
There is a big difference between E85 and the more available and normal E10. Better check w/AC (the company not the dealer). As you are aware Ethanol ends in "ol" and from basic Chemistry that means it's an alcohol and that means it possess two properties. First it will adsorb moisture (think "dry gas" - it's mostly alcohol) and second it's a solvent. A lesser-known property it's corrosive. From the fuel tank to the carb different materials must be used. For example, the plastic fuel line might dissolve.
Check with AC and see if there is a problem. I don't know if there is or not. I do not believe you need to rejet. In fact if it were possible you could advance the timing because of the higher octane rating of Ethanol vs. gasoline. ...but, Ethanol has significantly less energy per unit so expect fuel economy (distance per tank) to be less. Cars report a nominal 4-5 MPG less on E85, but I don't know how that translates into our quads.
Check with AC and see if there is a problem. I don't know if there is or not. I do not believe you need to rejet. In fact if it were possible you could advance the timing because of the higher octane rating of Ethanol vs. gasoline. ...but, Ethanol has significantly less energy per unit so expect fuel economy (distance per tank) to be less. Cars report a nominal 4-5 MPG less on E85, but I don't know how that translates into our quads.