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Old 06-12-2006, 08:03 AM
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I recently saw a gas station selling E85, 85% ethanol. Anyone know if the Prius II can use E85 or any of the other new alternate fuels?

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Old 06-12-2006, 09:00 AM
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Simple answer. NO!

The computer will complain after a while and the solvent action of the ethanol will attack (destroy) some components of your fuel system.

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Old 06-12-2006, 02:36 PM
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I would say to follow what's recommended in the owner's manual: gasoline with an octane of 87 or regular unleaded gas 87

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