On page 384 of the owners manual it states:My Rene is apparently a Flex Fuel vehicle, but since it has a capless fuel opening with no yellow cap, where does it note that my Rene is Flex Fuel.
I didn't think any of the US Renegades were Flex Fuel equipped - are you sure about that?My Rene is apparently a Flex Fuel vehicle, but since it has a capless fuel opening with no yellow cap, where does it note that my Rene is Flex Fuel.
I have printed out the "Equipment listings" for my Jeep renegade and it does list it as aI didn't think any of the US Renegades were Flex Fuel equipped - are you sure about that?
On page 384 of the owners manual it states:
1.4L Turbo Engine
This engine is designed to meet all emission
regulations and provide satisfactory
fuel economy and performance when using
high-quality unleaded "regular" gasoline
having an octane rating of 87. For
optimum performance and fuel economy the use of 91
octane or higher is recommended
2.4L Engine
All available gasoline engines are designed
to meet all emissions regulations and provide
excellent fuel economy and performance
when using high quality unleaded
“regular” gasoline having an octane rating of 87. The use of premium gasoline is not recommended,
as it will not provide any benefit over regular gasoline in
these engines.
Sounds like it! Mine doesn't have that option.Just an added note:
I also found it stated as a "Flex Fuel Vehicle" under "Optional Equipment" on the last line on the Window Sticker.
I do not see it anywhere else or any other labels on the vehicle ?
Maybe I have an oddball![]()
Yes, it does shows "Flex Fuel Vehicle"Sounds like it! Mine doesn't have that option.
What does the online equipment listing show you for your VIN at this site? https://jeep.custhelp.com/app/jeep/eqlisting_detail/session/L3RpbWUvMTM5MzY0MzI4OC9zaWQvWGxOMmc2T2w%3D
Does it still show the Flex Fuel in the optional equipment section?
Very interesting. According to what I've been able to find, Flex Fuel isn't an option for the USDM Renegade; it is in Brazil and only on the 1.6L and 1.8L E.torq engines.Yes, it does shows "Flex Fuel Vehicle"
Yes See attached Window Sticker I removed the vin number off the sheetVery interesting. According to what I've been able to find, Flex Fuel isn't an option for the USDM Renegade; it is in Brazil and only on the 1.6L and 1.8L E.torq engines.
EDIT: I did see a Limited and Latitude FWD listed at a dealership in the US that claims to be Flex Fuel capable. Is yours a FWD?
Yes See attached Window Sticker I removed the vin number off the sheetVery interesting. According to what I've been able to find, Flex Fuel isn't an option for the USDM Renegade; it is in Brazil and only on the 1.6L and 1.8L E.torq engines.
EDIT: I did see a Limited and Latitude FWD listed at a dealership in the US that claims to be Flex Fuel capable. Is yours a FWD?
I wasn't implying otherwise... Just stating what is in the user manual for the US Renegades... I'm familar with the various gasoline/ethanol blends...That is not what "FlexFuel" means. It means gas with various blends of Ethanol, like E85 (85%), E10 (10%), etc.
So wonder what the benefit to using E85 is? You pay less per gallon, but get less mpg...In EPA's fuel economy website it is listed the FWD Jeep Renegade 2.4 flex fuel.
https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2015_Jeep_Renegade.shtml
There are also the fuel economy data
city / combined / highway
gasoline 22 / 25 / 31
E85 17 / 19 / 24
There is the same option for Jeep Cherokee 2.4.
In some european markets there was (is?) a Fiat Freemont (revised Dodge Journey) 2.4 flex fuel.
You answered your own question. These ethanol blends really came into play when the war in Iraq, OPEC production and global economic climate jacked up price of oil. Now, with oil prices dropping due to OPEC production and price fixing in order to kill off shale production in North America... AND the prospect Iranian oil becoming available on the open market once sanctions ease... E85 is a moot point. It was a short-term band-aid solution that came out of short-sighted energy policies that made corn farmers very happy—who are now feeling the squeeze along with all of the shale drilling operations.So wonder what the benefit to using E85 is? You pay less per gallon, but get less mpg...