Okay I was wondering since I have the 2.2l engine does that mean I can use the E-87 fuel. My gas cap isn't yellow and usually cars that can have a yellow cap for this. I heard you can save gas with that fuel but don't want to try it unless I'm sure I can use that fuel. Any Ideas.

Unless you have the FlexFuel badge on the back, you can't use E85. The 06 is not FlexFuel.

Somewhere on the forum, ChevyMgr mentioned that they had to change a lot of the plastic and rubber parts in the fuel system for E85, including the gas tank. (If I recall correctly) so No, I wouldn't even try....... a melting, soggy gas tank would not be a good idea......

Also, you heard wrong about saving gas using E-85. You will actually use more. Ethanol has higher octane than gas, but less available energy. So do the same amount of work, you'll burn more of it.

What is E-87? Do you mean 87 octane fuel or E-85? I've never heard of E-87. I'm thinking you just made a typo, but maybe I'm wrong.

What is E-87? Do you mean 87 octane fuel or E-85? I've never heard of E-87. I'm thinking you just made a typo, but maybe I'm wrong.

i was wondering this myself.

yes, you can use 87 octane gas non ethanol or E10 in a 2006 2.2L.

no, you cannot use E85 gas in a 2006.

Somewhere on the forum, ChevyMgr mentioned that they had to change a lot of the plastic and rubber parts in the fuel system for E85, including the gas tank. (If I recall correctly) so No, I wouldn't even try....... a melting, soggy gas tank would not be a good idea......

That wasn't me that posted that. But I can tell you if you put E-85 in a non E-85 engine it will not run or it will barely run and you will be out the money to have it flushed out of the fuel system, typically over $300.

Also, you heard wrong about saving gas using E-85. You will actually use more. Ethanol has higher octane than gas, but less available energy. So do the same amount of work, you'll burn more of it.

I believe it is around 75% of the power/energy of normal gasoline (including 10% ethanol) so if E-85 is not at least 25% cheaper than regular gasoline you are spending more money for it in the long run, because it burns faster.

That wasn't me that posted that.


Opps.... sorry.... :red:



Could have sworn it was you...... *mumbles*

Opps.... sorry.... :red:



Could have sworn it was you...... *mumbles*

:lol: No foul, no harm. Maybe I did post that on one of those 2:00 a.m. posts where I using poop for brains and beer for energy.

yea, my Town & Country is E-85 equiped, ran 4 tanks through it for testing got horrible gas mileage. My milage went for 18 a gallon down to like 13, and my distance for travel went form like 310 miles a tank to barely 240. :( wont be using that sutff again, especially since it is only ten cents cheaper than regular 87 octane.

yea, my Town & Country is E-85 equiped, ran 4 tanks through it for testing got horrible gas mileage. My milage went for 18 a gallon down to like 13, and my distance for travel went form like 310 miles a tank to barely 240. :( wont be using that sutff again, especially since it is only ten cents cheaper than regular 87 octane.

maybe 10 cents cheaper at the pump, but is costing you much more.. Do the numbers of the mpg drop..

Sorry ment E85 thought it was E87. Okay Thanks for clearing up. I guess I really didn't know the difference then.

I thought E85 was supposed to be better for mileage though and from you all are telling me it sucks lol. I actually talked to greybeard too and he has been helping me out quite a bit. Thanks GreyBeard.

Most of it is just concern. I love this new beauty that I have and want to baby her to death and don't want to screw something up. For one I don't even have flexfuel and just wasn't sure.

I know somethings that I'm gonna do like I said thanks to greybeard and others that are on this forum. Really enjoying it here lol.

mikey-

Perfectly normal to ask & learn about any new/different vehicle.. I have been a member since 07 & just got mine in 09. So I have been studying..

Now if I could just remember the stuff... :lol:

gotta do the math---if e-85 is cheap enough then you can save $---but if the price is close to regular then you won't.............try e85prices.com...and put in your state.................

I thought E85 was supposed to be better for mileage though and from you all are telling me it sucks lol. I actually talked to greybeard too and he has been helping me out quite a bit. Thanks GreyBeard.



If the motor was tuned only for E85, you would see better performance and economy, but the dual tune looses some. We have agencies that only run E85 and their mileage is no different then those running 87 octane. Running a tank here and there is not enough for the computer to fully adjust. In the cars we have at work, I usually see a 2-3 mpg decrease (Impala's). SOme see much worse. It really seems to vary.

Sorry ment E85 thought it was E87. Okay Thanks for clearing up. I guess I really didn't know the difference then.

I sorta figured that's what you meant. Just trying to clear up what we're talking about here so there's no confusion.

I sorta figured that's what you meant. Just trying to clear up what we're talking about here so there's no confusion.
Thats perfectly fine. Like I said too everyone. Thanks for tips. I really appreciate it.

I actually talked to greybeard too and he has been helping me out quite a bit. Thanks GreyBeard.
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I know somethings that I'm gonna do like I said thanks to greybeard and others that are on this forum. Really enjoying it here lol.


You're welcome, Mike, I'm no expert but try to help where and when I can.....

you can go to this site http://www.fueleconomy.gov/ and look up different vehicles that can use E-85 and Reg gas. Example the HHR using E-85 is listed as 16 to 22 mpg. HHR using gas is listed as 22-32mpg. Ethanol is good for one thing, corn whiskey

Yeah.... but no corn whiskey while driving. Telling the officer you were going to put it in the gas tank doesn't work. :nuts:

Yeah.... but no corn whiskey while driving. Telling the officer you were going to put it in the gas tank doesn't work. :nuts:

Sounds like you've tried using that excuse once or twice :lol:

Actually, no...... but I can see it happening.