Dodge 2008 Ram Pickup 1500 - Manual (Page 381)

ETHANOL FUEL (E-85)
E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and
15% unleaded gasoline.
WARNING!
Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could
cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok-
ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov-
ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling the
tank. Do not use E-85 as a cleaning agent and never
use it near an open flame.
Fuel Requirements
Your vehicle will operate on both unleaded gasoline with
an octane rating of 87, or E-85 fuel, or any mixture of
these two.
For best results, a refueling pattern that alternates be-
tween E-85 and unleaded gasoline should be avoided.
When you do switch fuels, it is recommended that you:
• do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less than
1/4 full
• do not add less than 5 gal (19 L) when refueling
• operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for a
period of at least five minutes
Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard
starting and/or significant deterioration in drivability
during warm-up.
NOTE: When the ambient temperature is above 90°F
(32°C), you may experience hard starting and rough idle
following startup, even if the above recommendations
are followed.
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