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Old 07-11-2012, 01:28 AM   #53 (permalink)
Allch Chcar
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Originally Posted by COcyclist View Post
I have started my own E85 experiment with a normally aspirated '90 Dodge Caravan 2.5 that I drive occasionally. I have used various blends and alternated with RUG to compare results. So far the mileage seems to be as good or better than I have been getting on regular unleaded. This latest tank fill was almost all E85 and the power is way down. It seemed fine on the highway but pulling a hill cold and again on a long pass fully warmed up, it was a dog. This is a heavy vehicle for a 4 cylinder, 3 speed automatic at altitude but this was slower than usual. I noticed this before on a lower blend of E85 and RUG and ran a tank of RUG and the power was back. Anyone else noticing a power loss on E85 in a non-turbo engine?
You're probably running too lean. Add some gasoline and see if it runs better. Until then please take it easy.
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