Boots97
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I have a 1997 Chevrolet K1500 ECSB Z71 with the Vortec 5700. I live in MN and we have a few gas station chains in my area sell E15 gas. The sticker looks like this on the pump:
I've searched this Forum, but have never got a clear answer on how safe it is to run E15 or E85 in Vortec engines. In my experience, I've had 1/2 tank of E15 and 1/2 tank of unleaded gas (10% ethanol) and it ran just fine. My truck has a 25 gallon tank. Yes, I KNOW it says that it's meant for 2001+ vehicles, but I also know that non LS Vortec engines were used up until 2003. Is there any difference with post 2001 non LS Vortec engines that make them E15 compatible? Has anyone ran a full tank of this fuel in a pre 2001 truck/suv? Is there a way to make non LS Vortecs E15 or E85 friendly? I'm asking bc E15 gas is $0.10 cheaper/gal in my area and I do a lot of city driving so I'm not getting great mileage either way. I also would like to have a wider variety of fuel that my truck could take.
I have a 1997 Chevrolet K1500 ECSB Z71 with the Vortec 5700. I live in MN and we have a few gas station chains in my area sell E15 gas. The sticker looks like this on the pump:
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I've searched this Forum, but have never got a clear answer on how safe it is to run E15 or E85 in Vortec engines. In my experience, I've had 1/2 tank of E15 and 1/2 tank of unleaded gas (10% ethanol) and it ran just fine. My truck has a 25 gallon tank. Yes, I KNOW it says that it's meant for 2001+ vehicles, but I also know that non LS Vortec engines were used up until 2003. Is there any difference with post 2001 non LS Vortec engines that make them E15 compatible? Has anyone ran a full tank of this fuel in a pre 2001 truck/suv? Is there a way to make non LS Vortecs E15 or E85 friendly? I'm asking bc E15 gas is $0.10 cheaper/gal in my area and I do a lot of city driving so I'm not getting great mileage either way. I also would like to have a wider variety of fuel that my truck could take.