Please contact us if you have any questions not covered in this faq.
Will the E85 Flex-Fuel Converter void my new car warranty?
No. The E85 Flex-Fuel Converter will not void a new car warranty. There are laws that protect the consumer. This link to the Federal Trade Commission explains the Magnuson-Moss Act in detail
Does the E85 Flex-Fuel Converter work in cold weather?
Yes. The E85 Flex-Fuel Converter provides easy starting even in extremely cold weather.
Does The E85 Flex-Fuel Converter increase fuel consumption?
Because ethanol contains less energy per gallon than gasoline, you can expect somewhat lesser fuel mileage when burning E85. However, the Engine Preparation Kit increases fuel mileage and helps offset mileage loss due to burning alcohol.
If I have a gasoline vehicle and convert it to alcohol, am I going to damage the engine?
No. There are currently over 50,000 vehicles on the road using an E85 Flex-Fuel Converter to burn alcohol fuels. There have been no reports of engine damage due to the conversion. In fact, burning alcohol instead of gasoline has been shown to decrease engine oil contamination and extend engine life. Alcohol burns cooler than gasoline providing additional benefits in terms of engine life and performance.
Will I lose power from using alcohol in my car?
No. Because E85 has a higher octane rating than most automotive grade gasoline you should notice a power increase. If you currently use regular or mid-grade gasoline you should see a significant boost in horsepower.
Is the E85 Flex-Fuel Converter the same as a chip?
No. The E85 Flex-Fuel Converter is not a chip. The E85 Flex-Fuel Converter utilizes its own standalone CPU to enable the vehicle’s fuel system to burn alcohol, gasoline, or any blend of the two fuels. The vehicle’s original computer is not bypassed. The vehicle continues to be controlled by the original sensors and ECU, but in such a way as to allow efficient burning of alcohol blends.
Does the E85 Flex-Fuel Converter alter the vehicle’s originality?
No. The E85 Flex-Fuel Converter installation does not alter the originality of a vehicle. The unit plugs into the vehicle’s existing wiring harness without cutting or splicing. The unit is easily removed leaving your car completely unaltered.
Does the E85 Flex-Fuel Converter work on all cars?
Most vehicles with throttle bodies, multi-port and sequential fuel injection systems can successfully be converted.
Does the E85 Flex-Fuel Converter work using only alcohol or it can use a mixture?
The E85 Flex-Fuel Converter allows your car to burn ethanol, gasoline, or any mixture of alcohol and gasoline.
What if I sell my car?
The E85 Flex-Fuel Converter can be completely removed leaving the car unaltered. The unit may be reused on any compatible vehicle with the same number of cylinders or less.
Is the E85 Flex-Fuel Converter device EPA certified?
The EPA has actually condoned converting vehicles, saying "... consumers who want existing vehicles to accommodate ethanol-blended gasoline beyond E10 might have to modify engines..."
They never suggest that such modification may be subject to EPA certification.1
Also, according to the EPA, our modification does not violate the Anti-tampering law as long as we have a reasonable basis for knowing that emissions are not adversely affected.2
We do have a reasonable basis for knowing that emissions are not adversely affected:
According to the Iowa Department of Agriculture:
Ethanol burns cleaner than gasoline:
E85 vehicles reduce harmful hydrocarbon and benzene emissions when compared to vehicles running on gasoline: and
E85 can also reduce carbon dioxide (C02),3
NOTE: Even though we believe use of our product does not violate the Anti-tampering law, we are proceeding with EPA approved testing to demonstrate the effectiveness of our conversion system.
1 EPA Bulletin #EPA420-F-00-035
2 EPA Bulleting #EPA420-B-00-003, page 11, paragraph 4
3 http://publications.iowa.gov/archive/00001745/01/e85q&a.html
Should I take any precautions before running my vehicle on alcohol?
Yes. We highly recommend that you treat your engine with the included Engine Treatment and Fuel Treatment before running on alcohol. This helps clean the fuel system and protects the engine from corrosion.
What are the terms of the E85 Flex-Fuel Converter Limited Warranty?
FlexFuelProgrammers.com warrants the E85 Flex-Fuel Converter to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 5 years as measured from the date of purchase. FlexFuelProgrammers.com shall, in its sole discretion, repair or replace any defective components returned to FlexFuelProgrammers.com or to any authorized reseller/installer during the warranty period. All warranty returns must be accompanied by the original sales receipt.
Any damage due to misuse, tampering, improper installation, accident, exposure to weather, chemicals or corrosives, or any service by a non-authorized party, completely and irrevocably voids this warranty.