Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFV) vehicles operated on E-85
require specially formulated engine oils. These special
requirements are included in Mopartengine oils, and in
equivalent oils meeting DaimlerChrysler Specification
MS-6395. The manufacturer only recommends engine
oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of
Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395 contains additional
requirements, developed during extensive fleet testing,
to provide additional protection to DaimlerChrysler
Corporation engines. Use Mopartor an equivalent oil
meeting the specification MS-6395.
Starting
The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use
when ambient temperatures fall below 0É F (-18É C). In
the range of 0É F (-18É C) to 32É F (0É C), you may
experience an increase in the time it takes for your engineto start, and a deterioration in drivability (sags and/or
hesitations) until the engine is fully warmed up.
CAUTION!
Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your
vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting and
may affect drivability.
Cruising Range
Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter
than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel
consumption. You can expect your miles per gallon
(mpg)/miles per liter and your driving range to decrease
by about 30%, compared to gasoline operation.
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