Now you are asking yourself, just what is a Flexible Fuel Vehicle or FFV?
FFVs
are flexible enough to run on gasoline or a blend of up to 85 percent ethanol (E85). To be considered an alternative fuel vehicle, a car or truck must be able to operate on up to 85 percent ethanol.
According to the National Vehicle Ethanol Coalition, millions of FFVs have been sold in the U.S. and many of those drive everyday in Iowa! Interestingly enough, many people don't even know they are driving a FFV. When you are done checking this website, take a look at your owner's manual or flip open the lid on your gas tank.
Except for a few engine and fuel system modifications, FFVs are identical to gasoline-only vehicles. There are no switches to flip, no mixing or blending when operating an FFV. Special onboard diagnostics “read” the fuel blend, enabling drivers to fuel with E85 or gasoline in any combination from within a single tank. The computer adjusts the FFV’s fuel injection and ignition timing to compensate for the different fuel mixtures. If you want more car-talk on the systems, click here.
When manufacturers offer a flexible fuel engine as an option in their vehicles, there is no additional cost! Repair costs are roughly the same on an FFV as regular auto repairs and maintenance. An FFV does run cleaner and, therefore, some maintenance costs may actually be reduced!
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