Posted by Bob on June 15, 2014 at 14:37:27 from (64.255.159.192):
In Reply to: Re: E85 revisited.... posted by oldtanker on June 15, 2014 at 13:08:54:
GOOD post, Tank!
Problem is, the typical production flex-fuel engines aren't variable compression ratio, and can"t take advantage of running a higher compression ratio for the higher-octane product, and get close to 30% less MPG when running on E85, as I posted before.
The EPA site I linked to confirms that, even for the latest production year (2014) vehicles.
It amazes me that some many disagree with test-derived figures and BELIEVE they get so much better mileage with THEIR vehicle!
Even if you think the EPA mileage numbers are still a bit inflated, comparing the two mileages for the SAME vehicle shows the large difference.
Same way with the Nebraska tractor tests of fuel economy.
16 to 19 HP hours per gallon of diesel has been about as good as it gets, yet some guys have tractors that REALLY must sip fuel!
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Restoration Story: Fordson Major - by Anthony West. George bought his Fordson Major from a an implement sale about 18 years ago for £200.00 (UK). There is no known history regarding its origins or what service it had done, but the following work was undertaken alone to bring it up to show standard. From the engine number, it was found that this Major was produced late 1946. It was almost complete but had various parts that would definitely need replacing.
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
1964 I-H 140 tractor with cultivators and sidedresser. Starts and runs good. Asking 2650. CALL RON AT 502-319-1952
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
