acamara
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Very Strange to hear that using Ethanol may make hard to start Vehicle in Extreme cold.I checked the owner's manual for the van (downloaded from the Dodge web site.) The yellow cap printed "Gasoline E85" means I can use Flexfuel, just like Paul says. Then it says I might lose up to 30% off of my gas mileage. (So 20% cheaper, but maybe 30% lower mileage...) And that it could be hard starting/rough when extremely cold (<32F). And that it shouldn't be used less than 0F. And that switching back and forth between gas and ethanol is not recommended. And that seasonal blends are best in colder temperatures... What a PITA just trying to fill the tank.
Thanks for the pointers. Maybe the next time the van gets really low, I'll try a tank of it and see what happens. The owner's manual says that when you're switching between fuel types, you should add at least 5 gallons of the new kind, then drive at least 5 miles.
In winter time, Locomotive Engines require Ethanol to be added to the Grade 1 Diesel Fuel to prevent Icing up of the Diesel Fuel.
I just checked and the freezing point of Ethanol is -114'C
We do not have E85 where we live but we have 10% Ethanol added to regular gas. Regular Gas has an Octane rating of 87 while a 10% Ethanol lend increases the Octane to 88.
So what the Manual is saying makes little sense to me but I am merely offering my opinion on this as I am no expert on this by any means.