Come on... if it's E85 it's gonna say E 85 on the pump!
And there should be a warning about using it in older cars, there also.

Everyone knows that E85 causes problems in cars not designed for it.

Surely our OP here does not just pull up to any gas pump and stick the nozzle in.

Do you buy your gas at one of these?
http://e85vehicles.com/e85-nebraska.htm

 

Ethanol has 85% the energy content of gasoline.
Higher octane means 'burns slower, more evenly' not a dman thing to do with power in the fuel. Once we good little citizens start driving E85 vehicles, we can put in domed pistons and get all that power back. And help out Nebraska farmers and agribiz, too!

Advancing timing helps get more power out of Ethanol but wont get back even with running straight no alcohol gas in engine designed for gas.

Your fuel system is not designed for Alky and alky not only degrades hoses, it also has lots less lubricating qualities that even 10% ethanol gas... so guess WHAT that means for your fuel pump bearings!

Too bad you cant burn E 85... guess that more food available for someone.
- just to be clear: 40% of corn destined for ethanol production is not same as 40% into gas tanks. Waste stock goes to feedlots so I guess about 20-25% goes into gas tanks.

Just so you dont think I'm shining you on.. here's a Shell ethanol myth busting site. Good info if you read between the lines.

http://www.shell.com.au/home/content...nol_in_petrol/

Remember.. that's about E10.