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E85 FAQ
E85 and B20 Fuel are cheaper than gas or diesel. Is there any reason why I shouldn’t use these fuels? Can I use E85 in my used car, even if it’s always used gasoline (E10) before I bought it? Where can I find these options?
Michigan drivers are certainly curious about electric vehicles; a zero-emission vehicle sounds great, and many are choosing EVs as they buy or lease a new car. But many are not ready or not able to get into an EV just yet. MICC offers information and answers to help drivers make decisions on how to cut pollution from their travel—whatever it is they drive. The questions listed above are a sampling of what we’ve been asked recently for those who want to drive cleaner now, without replacing their vehicle.
What is the price difference between E85 ethanol and gasoline (E10)? (What about biodiesel versus diesel?)
Each quarter, Clean Cities coalitions survey gasoline, E85, biodiesel, and other transportation fuel prices at retail to help the U.S. DOE track and analyze trends in fuel retail pricing. The most recent report from this survey covers the April 2023 Alternative Fuel Prices. As of that time, on average in the Midwest, E85 was selling for 61 cents less than gasoline and biodiesel (B20) was selling 6 cents cheaper than diesel at the pump. Check out the Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) and the Alternative Fuel Price Report.
Is there any risk to switching to E85 if I’ve always put gasoline in my flex-fuel vehicle before, even if it is built to also use E85? (What about biodiesel?)
Cars and trucks that are listed as flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) and/or have a yellow gas cap are built to use gasoline/ethanol fuel blends up to a blend of 15 percent gasoline blended with 85 percent ethanol (E85). Those that are not FFVs may experience corrosion in the fuel system with higher ethanol blends and should not use E85. There should be no issue with switching from regular gasoline to E85 for an FFV, but check your warranty and consider reviewing the info at the AFDC’s FFV page. Additional information is available at the FFVs page on www.fueleconomy.gov. This advice would also apply to using biodiesel blends (especially B2 to B20) in vehicles that have always used diesel fuel. However, biodiesel has a solvent or cleaning quality and will loosen built up diesel material in the fuel system, requiring fuel filter changes more frequently during the first approximately three months of using biodiesel regularly. You can find a list of diesel vehicle manufacturers and their biodiesel warranty support through Clean Fuels Alliance America.
Where can I find E85 or biodiesel in Michigan?
The Alternative Fuels Data Center is a great resource for information to help with finding fuels, vehicles, and more for those interested in clean transportation solutions. The AFDC Station Locator is maintained with help from Clean Cities coalitions and offers perhaps the most comprehensive list of E85 or biodiesel stations. Visit the AFDC Station Locator to find stations near you or to map a route as you prepare for travel over the upcoming Labor Day weekend. Remember—if your local station doesn’t carry a fuel you want—ask them to!
E85 and B20 Fuel are cheaper than gas or diesel. Is there any reason why I shouldn’t use these fuels? Can I use E85 in my used car, even if it’s always used gasoline (E10) before I bought it? Where can I find these options?
Michigan drivers are certainly curious about electric vehicles; a zero-emission vehicle sounds great, and many are choosing EVs as they buy or lease a new car. But many are not ready or not able to get into an EV just yet. MICC offers information and answers to help drivers make decisions on how to cut pollution from their travel—whatever it is they drive. The questions listed above are a sampling of what we’ve been asked recently for those who want to drive cleaner now, without replacing their vehicle.