Can you put regular gas in E15?

So an engine designed for E15 can run regular gas with up to 15% ethanol (aka alcohol) or less (E10 or E5) or regular gas 87 octane (no ethanol), or mid-range 89 octane, or premium 91+ octane.

What happens if you put 15 ethanol in a gas car?

Running E15 gasoline in a car that is not approved for it could cause engine problems. Independent research by AAA’s auto engineers also finds that using E15 in new and older cars could cause damage to the fuel system, speed up engine wear and cause the “check engine” light to illuminate.

Is E15 the same as unleaded gas?

To be clear, E15 is gasoline. It’s 88-octane fuel that is refined with 85 percent unleaded gas and 15 percent ethanol. E15 has been available through retail distributors since 2012 and, like the more popular E85 (unleaded gas plus between 51 and 83 percent ethanol), it can be used in all flexible-fuel vehicles.

Where can I find E15 gas?

Today, Kwik Trip, Sheetz, Casey’s General Store, Cumberland Farms, Thorntons, Kum & Go, RaceTrac, QuikTrip, Rutter’s, Minnoco, Protec Fuel, Murphy USA, Family Express, Royal Farms, Pump & Pantry, and Bosselmans offer E15/Unleaded 88 at more than 1,800 locations across 31 states.

Which gas is better E10 or E15?

E15 is a blend of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline. It contains 5% more ethanol than E10, which is the most common fuel used in the U.S. E15 is higher in octane – typically 88 octane while E10 has an octane rating of 87. Retailers are offering E15 as Unleaded 88 to highlight its high octane value.

What is E15 gasoline?

E15 is shorthand for gasoline blended with 15 percent ethanol. The reason it’s a big deal is that ethanol is fairly corrosive to rubber and certain metals, so it can cause damage to vital components. Ethanol also attracts and bonds with water from the air, and that water can separate out inside…

Is your vehicle E15 compatible?

The EPA has certified vehicles in the U.S. fleet made in 2001 or newer, and all Flex Fuel–capable vehicles (able to use up to an 85 percent ethanol, 15 percent gasoline mix) as E15 compatible. One study conducted at Kettering University found no remarkable degradation in fuel systems all the way back to 1995 model years.

Can I still fill my tank with E10 fuel?

Even though the new fuel is coming to market, the gasoline or E10 you fill your tank with now will still be available. There is a twist, though.