The Florida Turnpike has them in their service plazas.
Anyone have an E85 pump nearby?
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Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8
actually it is a less than 10% mix in my area. The exact proportions seem to change, it's hard to get a consistent mix.
That brings up another little-known point about E85. In the winter it becomes E70. The gasoline content needs to be increased to improve cold starting ability.
actually it is a less than 10% mix in my area. The exact proportions seem to change, it's hard to get a consistent mix.
That brings up another little-known point about E85. In the winter it becomes E70. The gasoline content needs to be increased to improve cold starting ability.
Quite a few around Atlanta and they tend to be at least .30c cheaper or more than 87 octane.
We have one here localy at a Kum And Go station next to the interstate, I stop there often to fill-up Not with E85, however interestingly The IA State Patrol often fills-up there as well. And guess what a State Agency in IOWA doesn't use??
I know their late model CVPI's are flex fuel as well, but they don't use it, ironic
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Originally Posted By: Vikas
Do people use E15 and E85 term interchangeably?
I don't think so. E15 is the new political boondoggle to replace the E85 boondoggle. Since E85 has flopped in the market, the gummint has decided to require 15% ethanol in all gasoline. That way everybody gets hosed. Older cars are going to have a problem with it.
Do people use E15 and E85 term interchangeably?
I don't think so. E15 is the new political boondoggle to replace the E85 boondoggle. Since E85 has flopped in the market, the gummint has decided to require 15% ethanol in all gasoline. That way everybody gets hosed. Older cars are going to have a problem with it.
Plenty of turbo guys are tuning their cars to run on e85, and getting good results. It is a very high octane fuel.
I have a friend with a flex fuel v8 f150. He reports that the truck must be pulling a lot of timing on regular gas, because it runs much better with e85 (much worse gas mileage)..
A local dealer that another friend works with reports that they are filling all flex fuel cars with e85 because the cost is lower than a tank of regular gas.
I have a friend with a flex fuel v8 f150. He reports that the truck must be pulling a lot of timing on regular gas, because it runs much better with e85 (much worse gas mileage)..
A local dealer that another friend works with reports that they are filling all flex fuel cars with e85 because the cost is lower than a tank of regular gas.
Originally Posted By: Vikas
E15 means 15% Ethanol and 85% gas.
What does E85 mean?
Well, the first thing you must keep in mind is that the numbers refer to maximum content levels. That is, E10 can contain a maximum of 10% ethanol. Likewise, E15 can contain 15% and E85 can contain 85% ethanol.
As was pointed out in another post, in colder weather, E85 will typically contain only 70% ethanol. This is to improve the cold starting performance of the flex-fuel engine, as ethanol has poor low-temperature properties. The E85 markings are retained year 'round simply to prevent possible confusion among the general public.
E15 means 15% Ethanol and 85% gas.
What does E85 mean?
Well, the first thing you must keep in mind is that the numbers refer to maximum content levels. That is, E10 can contain a maximum of 10% ethanol. Likewise, E15 can contain 15% and E85 can contain 85% ethanol.
As was pointed out in another post, in colder weather, E85 will typically contain only 70% ethanol. This is to improve the cold starting performance of the flex-fuel engine, as ethanol has poor low-temperature properties. The E85 markings are retained year 'round simply to prevent possible confusion among the general public.
Originally Posted By: JTK
It wasn't really clearly marked aside from the E85 button kind of off to the left with some 'green' logos on it.
It wasn't clearly marked....well....except you had to press a green button (assuming different from the other buttons) to specifically select E85....
What's the complaint again?
So then, it was clearly marked....
It wasn't really clearly marked aside from the E85 button kind of off to the left with some 'green' logos on it.
It wasn't clearly marked....well....except you had to press a green button (assuming different from the other buttons) to specifically select E85....
What's the complaint again?
So then, it was clearly marked....
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Although I see all sorts of FlexFuel (E85) badged vehicles running around here, I have only seen a single station that sells the stuff...and it is almost two hours away. Its not like I look for it, since I don't have that need...but even BioDiesel is nearly impossible to find at the pump.
I just checked Poynt, there are two stations within 35 miles...
I just checked Poynt, there are two stations within 35 miles...
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