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CORNHICK

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Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 3:37:08 PM

is it worth it if gas costs 3.85 a gallon and e-85 costs 2.99
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rewt
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Message Posted: Mar 18, 2012 1:22:25 PM

Yes. The more we invest in alternative sources of energy they will eventually become cheaper.
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SilverStreaker
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Message Posted: Mar 18, 2012 12:29:58 PM

CORNHICK, your cost per mile will be less with E85.
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krzysiek_ck
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Message Posted: Mar 18, 2012 8:37:52 AM

Yes, it is.
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rhail2
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Message Posted: Mar 18, 2012 8:00:43 AM

no
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hailsupersport
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Message Posted: Mar 18, 2012 7:51:49 AM

no
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cjjr2012
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Message Posted: Mar 18, 2012 4:35:59 AM

is 2.99 a gallon the price of ethanol?
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goldseeker
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Message Posted: Mar 18, 2012 3:15:51 AM

Ask that question to a mother who has lost a son or daughter protecting the mideast oil supply.
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CORNHICK
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Message Posted: Mar 18, 2012 12:41:22 AM

mileage on the e-85 is 16.5 and with gas it is 21 is e85 still worth it ?
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SilverStreaker
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Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:40:58 PM

CORNHICK, what's your mpg on gasoline and E85?
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lanenebraska
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Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 6:23:01 PM

Simple answer: YES!
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gamechanger2011
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Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 3:43:37 PM

Cornhick...your E85 prices are great up there. We are paying more for it in Kansas. If you want the same MPG as E10 then you should try E30 to E50. You should get the same MPG and pay alot less them E10.
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