I have a question-------will the xB run on E85 fuel. E85= 85%ethanol and 15%gasoline. Thanks for any input you may have pertinent to this subject.

 

give it a try, you can be our guinea pig :p

 

That isn't exactly the answer I was looking for "cadaver" but if thats the best you are capable of-----I'll delete that one.

 

i have never seen this E85 fuel where can you get it at
and how much is it !!!

 

Its sold at quite a few gas stations up thru the midwest---where they grow the tall corn. The ethanol is derived from processed corn.

 

I'm involved with the ethanol industry and I get the question a lot from folks, not just xB owners.

I'll give the long answer. If you put a tankful in, yes the car will run, but it will turn your "check engine" light on because the E85 will throw the oxygen sensors off because they don't recognize the type of fuel. I have heard from dealers that its use will also void the remaider of your warranty. Not a good thing. And yes, they are smart enough to know by now what the cause in all likelihood was.

I have heard from people that have "feathered in" E85 into their tank, i.e., 90% regular gas-10% E85 for the first tankful, then 80% regular-20% E85 for the second tankful and so on. This apparently fools the sensor as the mixture isn't that big of a difference from the gas that just went thru the system and the "check engine" light doesn't come on. Be warned once you have acclimated the sensor to 100% E85 you have to stick with it or the reverse problem will occur when you put a tankful of regular in.

The seals and fuel system on a current production car can deal with the ethanol because everything but diesels can run on E10 so it's not a problem for the engine. I am aware of people that are out of warranty coverage on their cars (not xB's) and are using it daily with no issues. The 40 to 50 ct. lower price per gallon isn't too bad either.

 

Thank you for your excellent reply------it is most appreciated-----I know we will be driving up thru ILL., WI, and MN where E85 is offered and thought it would be tempting to try it------but you have cured me of that idea. Thanks again for your educated answer.

 

run a search on this. this was discussed about 2 weeks ago. our cars are e-10 compatable. not E-85. they are 2 different fuels. the new GM cars you see that are clearly marked E-85 are E-85 compatable.

call toyota first and make sure your compatable. or damage may occur