What are the differences in an FFV compared to a regular gasoline-only model?
Are different parts used?
Response:
There is only one major additional part that is included on an FFV - the fuel
sensor that detects the ethanol/gasoline ratio. A number of other parts on
the FFV's fuel delivery system are modified so that they are ethanol compatible.
The fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel injectors, computer system, anti-siphon device
and dashboard gauges have been modified slightly. Alcohols are corrosive.
Therefore, any part that comes in contact with the fuel has been upgraded
to be tolerant to alcohol. Normally, these parts include a stainless steel
fuel tank and Teflon-lined fuel hoses.