2006 Monte Carlo Flex Fuel?
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2006 Monte Carlo Flex Fuel?
Hello,
I have been driving my Monte for sometime and noticed the other day when filling up that there was a sticker near my gas cap that said e85. Dose this mean its flex fuel ready?
It is a 2006 Monte Carlo LS, with the 3.5L v6
I have been doing some research about this but I want to make sure before I fill up w/ e85 and find out that I was wrong lol..
According to this list http://www.e85fuel.com/information/f...vs_1.13.09.pdf my car is considered a FFV.
Also I was told that Flex Fuel vehicles should have a yellow cap on the gas tank. My car didn't come w/ a yellow gas cap or any flex fuel badges.
I know that e85 isn't as good as burning regular gasoline, as you will lose performance. However I do alot of daily driving and if I can save a buck at the gas pump it will help alot in this current economic climate.
I have been driving my Monte for sometime and noticed the other day when filling up that there was a sticker near my gas cap that said e85. Dose this mean its flex fuel ready?
It is a 2006 Monte Carlo LS, with the 3.5L v6
I have been doing some research about this but I want to make sure before I fill up w/ e85 and find out that I was wrong lol..
According to this list http://www.e85fuel.com/information/f...vs_1.13.09.pdf my car is considered a FFV.
Also I was told that Flex Fuel vehicles should have a yellow cap on the gas tank. My car didn't come w/ a yellow gas cap or any flex fuel badges.
I know that e85 isn't as good as burning regular gasoline, as you will lose performance. However I do alot of daily driving and if I can save a buck at the gas pump it will help alot in this current economic climate.
Last edited by greengiant; Aug 29, 2009 at 02:27 PM.
Hi Giant,
Yes, according to published reports you can use E85
in your 06 Monte Carlo 3.5L
Click the below link to confirm
Yes, according to published reports you can use E85
in your 06 Monte Carlo 3.5L
Click the below link to confirm
Last edited by Space; Aug 29, 2009 at 02:32 PM.
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cool.
I also noticed while browsing the site here that someone had similar questions.
Someone brought up the issue that there was a recall and that you should get it serviced before using e85.
TSB #06162 -- SERVICE UPDATE FOR INVENTORY AND CUSTOMER VEHICLES E85 VIRTUAL FLEX FUEL SENSOR (VFFS) UPDATE- REPROGRAM ECM. *KB (NHTSA ID #10022369, JUNE 01 2007)
I just bought my car about 6ish months ago from a GM certified dealer, would they be required to preform all recall work before selling the car? Or at least I assume they should. Should I maybe call the dealer and double check? Or do you think I am fine with filling up the tank?
I also noticed while browsing the site here that someone had similar questions.
Someone brought up the issue that there was a recall and that you should get it serviced before using e85.
TSB #06162 -- SERVICE UPDATE FOR INVENTORY AND CUSTOMER VEHICLES E85 VIRTUAL FLEX FUEL SENSOR (VFFS) UPDATE- REPROGRAM ECM. *KB (NHTSA ID #10022369, JUNE 01 2007)
I just bought my car about 6ish months ago from a GM certified dealer, would they be required to preform all recall work before selling the car? Or at least I assume they should. Should I maybe call the dealer and double check? Or do you think I am fine with filling up the tank?
...Yes, I would call your dealer...It should be in their computer `if the TSB was checked/performed on your Monte. It's sure better to be safe then sorry...Keep us updated, and let us know how it performs and what you MPG is with the E85...Good Luck & EnJoy your Monte.
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