Ethanol fuel (e-85), Fuel requirements – Ram Trucks 2015 3500 - Owner Manual User Manual

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CAUTION!

Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can
operate on E-85.

Ethanol Fuel (E-85)

E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% ethanol and 15%

unleaded gasoline.

WARNING!

Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could
cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok-
ing materials lit or products that can cause spark in or
near the vehicle when removing 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

any octane rating, or solely E-85 fuel, or any mixture of

these fuels. For best results, avoid refueling pattern

alternating between E-85 and unleaded gasoline.
When switching fuel types:

• Add 5 gallons (19 Liters) or more when refueling.
• You operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for

a period of at least 5 minutes.

Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard

starting and/or significant deterioration in driveability

during warm up.

646 STARTING AND OPERATING

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