Any advice using flex fuel? I’m concerned

[Corrin Brannon]

I recently learned that my 2000 3L ford ranger is a flex fuel model, it has the vin and the sticker on the back, currently flex fuel is around 1.20 a gallon near me and looking very inviting, that being said I’m worried because I’ve never used anything but gasoline and all the lines are old plus I don’t want to destroy my engine somehow, has anyone who runs flex had any issues?

 

[franklin2]

I start out by saying I have never run flex fuel. But from what I know about it, if I could I do not think I would be hip on using it. Your fuel mileage is already down with the 10% stuff that is the normal 87. With even more ethanol in the flex, it's going to be even worse.

But if your truck is made to run it, I do not see why you could not try it. I am kind of curious if you did try it, what your fuel mileage would be and if it would even be worth the cost difference.

 

[Uncle Gump]

$1.20 a gallon... that's about 1/4 the cost of unleaded here.

You could lose 1/2 your fuel economy and still be ahead.

 

[fastpakr]

Same - at that price I’d try it in a heartbeat. On paper you should lose 25-30% range but it would totally be worth it.

 

[bills4065]

I agree with everyone else, I would give it a try.