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wwenstad1 · 10-14-2015, 11:16 PM

I have a 08 F-250 diesel and I love it. But I want to move up to a F-350. I am seeing these flex fuel motors more and more, so I am wanting to hear some feed back on this. Thanks

TexasTom · 10-15-2015, 06:52 AM

In my opinion, not worth it. While flex fuel may be 25% lower in cost, my experience was a 30-35% reduction in mpg.

jesilvas · 10-15-2015, 07:06 AM

Flex fuel makes some people feel good, but not really worth it either, I think. It's just a gas motor with different tuning and seals to handle the ethanol. Most engines can run on E15 anyway, straight out of the box.

Old Scout · 10-15-2015, 07:12 AM

Was of the understanding that "flex fuel" applies to the ability to use E85 in gas engines. I am not a 5-er but can't imagine the "need" to upgrade to an F350 but not go with diesel Vs gas--not sure I understand the op's question??????? Is "flex fuel" now a trend in diesels that can/built to use higher levels of bio-fuel?

JohnBoyToo · 10-15-2015, 07:53 AM

think EPA and the gooberment that decided that ethanol was a good thing (you know the ones that forced MTBE on us too!)

EPA - the giver of all the pollution controls that kill many mpg's and hp's

Not worth it!

jesilvas · 10-15-2015, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Scout

Was of the understanding that "flex fuel" applies to the ability to use E85 in gas engines. I am not a 5-er but can't imagine the "need" to upgrade to an F350 but not go with diesel Vs gas--not sure I understand the op's question??????? Is "flex fuel" now a trend in diesels that can/built to use higher levels of bio-fuel?

The Ford 6.7 diesel can use B20, which is 20% bio diesel. My 16 year old diesel can do that too, so no big deal there. Just advertising, and government requirements.