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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 10:39 AM
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Can E85 fuel be used in 103 engines?
 
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 10:40 AM
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Why would you want to?
 
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 10:42 AM
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I heard it has more octain and burns cleaner.
 
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Uh sure, try it out and let us know.... lol
 
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It has a little more octane but I don't know about it burning cleaner. The octane difference wouldn't be enough for you to distinguish a difference between that and unleaded. You're better off sticking with a 91-93 octane non-ethanol.
 
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DO not use it ----- it is not approved for motorcycles. Others will respond with the risks to the engine and seals. Google e85 and motorcycles and you will get reasons not to use!
 
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Why would you want to?
Cost maybe? I never have used anything but premium but man that crap costs. It's hell to be poor!
 
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Do you mean e15? (also NO) E85 is 85% ethanol, it will destroy your engine.
 
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We just got it at new station in our area and I was just wondering don't know anything about it other than what I heard. Thanks for the comments and the help.
 
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