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Using E85 in the Chevy Silverado

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Old July 9th, 2006 | 2:25 AM
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What do you guys think of the E85 option? Do you guys use it or not and why? I havent tried it yet as I dont know if on break in if it should be used.
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Old July 9th, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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E85=poor performance, and poor mileage. Only tried one tank in a 99 silverado. The mileage you get makes it just as expensive to run the truck as real gas.
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Old July 9th, 2006 | 1:27 PM
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THats kind of what I had heard as well. If it was cheap enough it might be worthwhile but as it stands its certainly not.
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