Articles for tag: E85, Fuel Economy, Synthetic Oil

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What is Flex Fuel and FFVs?

Flex fuel, also known as E85, is the term used for the 96-105 octane mixture of EPA approved alternative fuel that is 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline. A Flexible Fuel Vehicle or FFV can operate on gasoline, E85 flex fuel, or a mixture of both. E85 flex fuel is used in light-duty Flexible Fuel Vehicles ...

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Most Fuel Efficient Cars for 2010

Gas prices soared to $4.11 and higher in some places during the summer of 2008; the demand for hybrids and fuel efficient cars soared for the 2010 models. This article will take a look at the most fuel efficient 2010 car models, where to get them, specifications, and MSRP. 1. Toyota Prius 2010 The Toyota ...

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Best Ways to Increase Diesel Truck Fuel Economy NOW!

Diesel truck fuel economy is one of those tricky parts of life that just sort of vanishes if you don’t keep a good hold on it. The misconceptions of diesel trucks begin at the car lot, where federal regulations don’t require that automakers label the diesel truck fuel economy numbers, when in reality, the new ...

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Troubleshooting Poor Gas Mileage

When new vehicles are in dealerships, city and highway fuel economy is boldly displayed to entice buyers. Unfortunately, as the vehicle ages, the number of miles obtained per gallon of gas may decrease. A sudden decrease in gas mileage is a good indication of a mechanical problem. While an actual leak in a fuel line ...