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B440 · 10-18-2013, 10:03 PM

I didn't realize a Prius could run 85% alcohol? Are you using a conversion kit?

In New England, we always have 10% alcohol in the fuel. I always thought the winter fuel had more oxygen, but I guess it's more butane according to this article; HowStuffWorks "Summer-grade versus Winter-grade Fuel"

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B440 EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Thompson, CT Posts: 32 none - '15 Mazda CX-5 Sport Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	I didn't realize a Prius could run 85% alcohol? Are you using a conversion kit? In New England, we always have 10% alcohol in the fuel. I always thought the winter fuel had more oxygen, but I guess it's more butane according to this article; HowStuffWorks "Summer-grade versus Winter-grade Fuel"