Hello,
Can the E15 blend of Ethanol run safely in 1997 850 (non-turbo) Volvos? Any modifcations required for E15 blend?
Thank-you
E15 Gas/Ethanol grade in 1997 Volvos
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erikv11
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You can find E15 at appropriate octane levels but that is not really relevant , the key point is that E15 is corrosive to the fuel system. E15 is not recommended for any vehicle made prior to 2001. I wouldn't use it but if the car is on its last legs anyway you could ...
'95 854 T-5R, Motronic 4.4, 185k
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'07 XC70, black, 205k
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gone: '96 NA 850 210k, '98 NA V70 182k, '98 S70 NA 225k, '96 855 NA 169k
'98 V70, T5 tune-injectors-turbo, LPT engine, 304k, daily driver
'06 S60 R, 197k
'07 XC70, black, 205k
'07 XC70, willow green, 212k
'99 Camry V6
153kgone: '96 NA 850 210k, '98 NA V70 182k, '98 S70 NA 225k, '96 855 NA 169k
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jblackburn
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All fuel we have where I live is at least 10% ethanol. Some may contain 15%.
What I've noticed is how much my car HATES the high ethanol fuels. It just runs rough compared to fuels with no ethanol at all (found it once in NC and SC).
What I've noticed is how much my car HATES the high ethanol fuels. It just runs rough compared to fuels with no ethanol at all (found it once in NC and SC).
'98 S70 T5
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2016 Chevy Cruze Premier
A learning experience is one of those things that says, "You know that thing you just did? Don't do that."
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