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Flex-Fuel Vehicle Consumer Brochure WHAT IS A FLEX FUEL VEHICLE? Flex fuel vehicles, commonly called FFVs, are vehicles engineered to run on any ethanol/gasoline blend. FFVs allow the drivers, when available, to choose their fuel blend such as E20, E30, E50 up to E85. Drivers choose higher blends for a CHOOSE number of different reasons: lower price, your fuel cleaner burning, and to support American jobs and American-made products. CHOOSE your future CHOOSE ETHANOL www.EthanolRFA.org www.E85prices.com Submit your E85 price at E85prices.com or our mobile app for a monthly chance to win random prizes 16024 Manchester Road, Suite 101 throughout the year. Ellisville, MO 63011 Copyright © 2021 Renewable Fuels Association. All Rights Reserved. For more information visit: www.EthanolRFA.org BENEFITS OF HIGHER ETHANOL FFVS ON THE ROAD TODAY FINDING AN ETHANOL BLEND BLENDS There are more than 22 million FFVs on the There are more than 5,100 retail stations roads today including: compacts, sedans, offering these ethanol blends across the • Ethanol can help lower the price of a gallon minivans, trucks and SUVs. American country. There’s probably one closer than you of fuel. automakers are producing new vehicles each realize! Visit our website at www.E85prices. • Ethanol increases horsepower and octane. year. com or use our mobile app. • Ethanol reduces engine knocking and pinging. • Ethanol helps keep your engine clean by reducing fuel system build up. • Ethanol helps prevent gas line freezes in the winter. • Ethanol burns cleaner, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 50%. If you don’t own an FFV, please consider • American Ethanol supports almost 350,000 one when you purchase your next vehicle. jobs across the economy, jobs that cannot be However, you can still use ethanol today! outsourced. You can use E10 in all vehicles and E15 in all vehicles model year 2001 and newer. Before you fill your tank with a flex fuel blend, make sure you have an FFV. • Check your fuel door. • Look for an exterior FFV badge. • Look for a yellow gas cap. • Consult your owner’s manual. American Ethanol increases our country’s energy independence and strengthens our economic and national security by keeping American dollars at home rather than sending them to oil-rich countries in the Middle East and elsewhere around the globe. For more information visit: www.EthanolRFA.org Check by manufacturer to verify compatibility. Can you Flex Fuel? Vehicle data in this publication is accurate with all available information provided by November 2020. CHRYSLER/DODGE/ JEEP 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014- 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009- 2008 2007 2006 2005- 2004 2003 2002- 1998 Chrysler 200 2.4L 2.4L 2.4L Chrysler 200 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L Chrysler 300 3.6L* 3.6L* 3.6L* 3.6L* 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L Chrysler Aspen 4.7L 4.7L Chrysler/Plymouth Voyager 3.3L 3.3L Chrysler Sebring Convertible 3.6L 2.7L 2.7L 2.7L Chrysler Sebring Sedan 3.6L 2.7L 2.7L 2.7L 2.7L 2.7L 2.7L Chrysler Town & Country 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 3.3L 3.3L 3.3L 3.3L ETHANOL Dodge Avenger 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 2.7L 2.7L Dodge Caravan 3.3L 3.3L 3.3L 3.3L 3.3L Dodge Caravan Cargo 3.3L 3.3L is the CLEANEST Dodge Challenger 3.6L Dodge Charger 3.6L* 3.6L* 3.6L* 3.6L* 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L Dodge Dakota 4.7L 4.7L 4.7L 4.7L Dodge Dart 2.0L 2.0L 2.0L and most AFFORDABLE Dodge Durango 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 4.7L 4.7L 4.7L Dodge Grand Caravan 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 3.3L 3.3L 3.3L 3.3L 3.3L 3.3L source of octane Dodge Journey 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L Dodge Ram 3.6L Dodge Ram 1500 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 4.7L 4.7L 4.7L 4.7L 4.7L 4.7L 4.7L on the market today. Dodge Stratus 2.7L 2.7L 2.7L Jeep Commander 4.7L 4.7L Jeep Cherokee 2.4L 2.4L 2.4L* 2.4L Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 4.7L 4.7L Jeep Renegade 2.4L 2.4L 2.4L 2.4L FORD/LINCOLN/ AUDI 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 MERCURY 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2001 Audi2000- A41999 Quattro automatic 2.0L 2.0L 2.0L 2.0L Ford Crown Victoria 4.6L 4.6L 4.6L 4.6L 4.6L 4.6L Audi A5 Quattro automatic 2.0L 2.0L 2.0L 2.0L 2.0L Ford E-Series Commercial Van/ 4.6L 4.6L 4.6L 4.6L 4.6L 4.6L Audi A5 Cabriolet Quattro 2.0L 2.0L 2.0L 2.0L 2.0L Wagon/Cutaway automatic Ford E-Series Commercial Van/ 6.2L 5.4L 5.4L 5.4L 5.4L 5.4L 5.4L Audi Allroad Quattro automatic 2.0L 2.0L 2.0L Wagon/Cutaway Audi Q5 Quattro automatic 2.0L 2.0L 2.0L 2.0L 2.0L Ford Escape 2.5L 2.5L 2.5L 3.0L 3.0L 3.0L Ford Expedition 5.4L 5.4L 5.4L 5.4L 5.4L 5.4L Ford Explorer 3.3L 3.3L 3.5L 3.5L 3.5L 3.5L 3.5L 3.5L 3.5L 4.0L 4.0L Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0L 4.0L BENTLEY 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013- 2011 Ford F-150 3.3L 3.3L 3.5L 3.5L 3.5L 3.5L 3.5L 3.7L 3.7L 3.7L 3.7L Continental Flying Spur & Flying 6.0L 6.0L 6.0L 6.0L 6.0L Ford F-150 5.0L 5.0L 5.0L 5.0L 5.0L 5.0L 5.0L 5.0L 5.0L 5.0L 5.0L 5.4L 5.4L 5.4L 5.4L 5.4L Spur Speed Ford F250/F350 Super Duty 6.2L 6.2L 6.2L 6.2L 6.2L 6.2L 6.2L 6.2L 6.2L 6.2L 6.2L Continental GT & GT Speed 6.0L 6.0L 6.0L 6.0L 6.0L Ford F450 Super Duty Chassis 6.2L 6.2L 6.2L 6.2L 6.2L Continental GTC & GTC Speed 6.0L 6.0L Cab Continental Supersports, Ford F550 Super Duty Chassis 6.2L 6.2L 6.2L 6.2L Supersports 6.0L Cab Convertible & Supersports Ford Focus 2.0L 2.0L 2.0L 2.0L 2.0L 2.0L Convertible ISR Ford Fusion 3.0L 3.0L 3.0L Ford Police Interceptor 3.3L* 3.3L* 3.5L* 3.5L* 3.5L* 3.5L* 3.5L* Ford Police Interceptor 3.7L* 3.7L* 3.7L* 3.7L* 3.7L* 8th VIN Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD & 2WD 3.0L Digit ISUZU & MAZDA 2011 2010- 2004 2003- 2002 2001 2000 1999 Ford Supercab Ranger Pickup 3.0L Isuzu Hombre Pickup 2WD 2.2L 2.2L 2WD Mazda B3000 V 3.0L 3.0L 3.0L Ford Taurus (Many 1995-98 3.5L 3.5L 3.5L 3.5L 3.5L 3.5L 3.5L 3.0L 3.0L 3.0L 3.0L Taurus 3.0L sedans are also FFVs.) Mazda Tribute G 3.0L Ford Transit Connect 2.0L 2.0L 2.5L 2.5L 2.5L Ford Transit 3.5L 3.5L 3.7L 3.7L 3.7L 3.7L 3.7L Lincoln Navigator/Navigator L 5.4L 5.4L 5.4L 5.4L 5.4L 5.4L 4.6L 4.6L 4.6L 4.6L 4.6L Lincoln Town Car JAGUAR 2015 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6L 4.6L 4.6L 4.6L 4.6L XF, XJ, XJL 5.0L Mercury Mariner 3.0L 3.0L XJ & XJL 3.0L Mercury Milan 3.0L 3.0L Mercury Mountaineer 4.0L 4.0L Mercury Sable 3.0L To verify FFV capability, check the owner’s manual and look for badging and/or labels on the vehicle, on the fuel cap, near the fuel inlet to indicate FFV/E85 and/or obtain the VIN number and contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center by visiting their website www.ford.com or by calling 1-800-392-3673. MERCEDES-BENZ 2019 2018- 2017 2016 2015 2014- 2013 2012 2011- 2008 2007 2006 2005- 2004 2003 C230 2.5L C240 2.6L C300 3.5L 3.0L 3.0L C320 3.2L 3.2L C350 3.5L 3.5L CLA250 2.0L 2.0L 2.0L 2.0L E350 3.5L 3.5L GENERAL MOTORS 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2002 E3502001- Cabriolet2000 3.5L 3.5L Buick Lacrosse 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L 3.6L E350 Coupe 3.5L 3.5L Buick Lucerne 3.9L 3.9L 3.9L E350 Sedan 3.5L Buick Regal 2.0L 2.0L 2.0L GLA250 2.0L 2.0L 2.0L 2.0L Buick Regal 2.4L GLE350 3.5L 3.5L Buick Terraza 3.9L ML350 3.5L 3.5L 3.5L Buick Verano 2.4L 2.4L Cadillac ATS 3.6L To verify if a Mercedes vehicle is a FFV: The fuel filler cap should be black with a yellow outer ring and there should be a label on the inside of the fuel filler door indicating “premium gasoline/min 91 Octane or E85 only”.
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