E85 Flexible Fuel VehiclesStill Burning Gasoline? We Have a Solution. You may already be driving a vehicle capable of using a new fuel, called E85. Flexible fuel vehicles or FFVs can be fueled on any blend of E85 and/or gasoline. If you are not certain if yours is an FFV, check under the fuel lid for a decal that indicates the use of either fuel or check out the latest FFV list on the reverse of this sheet. E85 Benefits • E85 reduces demand for oil imported from the Middle East and other politically unstable regions. Minnesota has no petroleum resources and we must import all that we use. This dependence seriously impacts our national security and our economy. • Ethanol is renewable. Minnesota ethanol is made from starch found in corn and cheese-making byproducts. Keep Using E85… We’ll Grow More! • E85 is a safe and fully approved fuel made from 85% ethyl alcohol (ethanol) and just 15% petroleum. Use of E85 is approved by all flexible fuel vehicle manufacturers. • E85 is cleaner. E85 reduces ozone-forming pollution by 20% and greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 30%. • Ethanol is less toxic. Gasoline contains compounds like benzene, toluene, and xylene. Use of E85 reduces the release of these chemicals into our environment. • E85 has a 105 octane rating and provides a boost in engine horsepower. It burns cooler than gasoline and keeps your engine clean. • E85 is typically priced lower than gasoline. We trust that you’ll find the better performance, lower price and economic, environmental and national security benefits will outweigh a slight fuel economy loss your FFV will experience when using E85. • Ethanol degrades quickly in water-this reduces the threat from gasoline spills and leaks. Minnesota has led America in using ethanol-blended gasoline. You’ve been using ethanol for years. Now, Minnesotans are leading development of E85 with 100+ fueling stations. E85 Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFVs)
Ford Motor Company •Selected 2007 5.4L Ford F150s (after 12/05) •Selected 2006 4.6L Crown Victoria Sedans •Selected 2000-2006 3.0L Taurus sedans and wagons •Selected 2002-2005 4.0L Explorers •Selected 2004-2005 4.0L Explorer Sport Tracs •Selected 1999-2003 3.0L Ranger trucks •Selected 2000-2005 3.0L Taurus sedans and wagons Selected 1995-1999 3.0L Taurus sedans
Daimler Chrysler • Selected 2005-2006 3.3L Caravan, Grand Caravan SE and Town & Country minivans • Selected 2007 4.7L Dodge Durangos • Selected 2007-2006 4.7L Dodge Ram 1500 trucks • Selected 2003-2006 2.7L Chrysler Sebring Sedans • Selected 2003, 2005-2006 2.7L Dodge Stratus Sedans • Selected 2003-2006 3.3L Caravan Cargo vans • All 1998-2003 3.3L Caravan minivans • All 1998-2003 3.3L Voyager minivans All 1998-2003 3.3L Town & Country minivans General Motors • Selected 2007 3.5L Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo Sedans • Selected 2005-2007 5.3L Chevrolet Avalanche SUVs • Selected 2002-2007 5.3L Suburbans, Tahoes, Yukons, Yukon XLs • Selected 2002-2007 5.3L Sierra and Silverado trucks (code 5E5 for ordering) • All 2000-2002 2.2L Chevy S-10 trucks (after 12/99) • All 2000-2002 2.2L Sonoma trucks (after 12/99)
Isuzu • All 2000-2002 Isuzu 2.2L Hombre trucks (after 12/99)
Lincoln Selected 2006 4.6L Lincoln Town Car Sedans
Mercedes • All 2wd 2003-05 3.2L Mercedes C320 Series • All 2wd 2005 2.6L Mercedes C240 Series
Mercury • Selected 2006 4.6L Mercury Grand Marquis • Selected 2002-2005 4.0L Mountaineer • Selected 2001, 2003-2005 3.0L Sables
Nissan Selected 2007 5.6L Titan trucks The list above is based on information available as of 9/1/05. Over 120,000 FFVs have been registered in Minnesota. Please ask your dealer or consult your manual before using any new fuel. All FFVs are approved for E85 use and carry the same warranty as gasoline-only models. For information, please call 1 (800) LUNG-USA (in MN) or (651) 227-8014.
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