Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number
that identifies your engine. You will find the VIN at
the top left of the instrument panel. See Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) on page 555.
If your vehicle has the 5.3L V8 engine (Code 0)
or the 5.3L V8 engine (Code 3), you may use
either regular unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel
containing up to 85% ethanol (E85); also see Fuel
on page 440. In all other engines, use only the
unleaded gasoline described under Gasoline
Octane on page 441.
Only vehicles that have the 5.3L V8 engine
(Code 0) or the 5.3L V8 engine (Code 3) may
use 85% ethanol fuel (E85). General Motors
encourages the use of E85 in vehicles that are
designed to use it. The ethanol in E85 is a
“renewable” fuel, meaning it is made from
renewable sources such as corn and other crops.
Many service stations will not have an 85% ethanol
fuel (E85) pump available. The U. S. Department
of Energy has an alternative fuels website
(www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/infrastructure/
locator.html) that can help you find E85 fuel. Those
stations that do have E85 should have a label
indicating ethanol content. Do not use the fuel if the
ethanol content is greater than 85%.
At a minimum, E85 should meet ASTM
Specification D 5798.
To ensure quick starts in the wintertime, the
E85 fuel must be formulated properly for your
climate according to ASTM specification D 5798.
If you have trouble starting on E85, it may be
because your E85 fuel is not properly formulated for
your climate. If this happens, switching to gasoline
or adding gasoline to your fuel tank may improve
starting. For good starting and heater efficiency
below 32°F (0°C), the fuel mix in the fuel tank
should contain no more than 70% ethanol. It is best
not to alternate repeatedly between gasoline and
E85. If you do switch fuels, it is recommended that
you add as much fuel as possible — do not add
less than five gallons (18.9 L) when refueling. You
should drive the vehicle immediately after refueling
for at least five miles (8 km).
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