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Avoid filling up with ethanol (E85)

Ethanol has less BTU's than gasoline. While it is a renewable energy source, you'll use much more fuel. 10%-40% more fuel (depending on your driving). Some gas companies add ethanol to regular gasoline (up to 10%) Usually higher octane fuels (premium) contain no ethanol. http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/new-cars/news/ethanol/test-results-e85-vs-gasoline/index.htm

posted by angelocardoc on September 28, 2011

this tip works for 80% of voting Fuelly members.


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