E10 in a Prius II

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Jun 27, 2006 | 05:49 AM

foo monkey

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E10 in a Prius II

The gas station I fill up at recently switched over to E10. I thought I'd give it a try. What kind of a hit in FE should I expect?

Jun 27, 2006 | 06:30 AM

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Re: E10 in a Prius II

Based solely on the difference in energy content between ethanol and gasoline, you might see a 3% difference with E10.

Jun 27, 2006 | 11:45 AM

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Re: E10 in a Prius II

Sounds about right. With E85 you can expect a 25% decrease in mileage. So with a 10% ethenol mix instead of 85% you should see a 3-4%.

Jun 27, 2006 | 11:48 AM

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Re: E10 in a Prius II

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archslater

Sounds about right. With E85 you can expect a 25% decrease in mileage. So with a 10% ethenol mix instead of 85% you should see a 3-4%.

Actually 2.94% to be more exact .. given the data from your quote above ..

Jun 28, 2006 | 01:44 AM

philmcneal

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Re: E10 in a Prius II

unless one modifies their driving style to make up the lack of energy given to them from the beggining

just modify your driving style to makeup that 3%

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