E85 With Flex Fuel Sensor Who Is Running It?

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04-14-2016 | 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Maine

So e85 is actually available at the pump? Never seen it....what's the advantage for a normal passenger vehicle? Fill up twice per week instead of once?

Some areas offer it at the pump. Ours (NE) is not one of them.

04-14-2016 | 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Maine

14 apache, don't you really need the higher compression ratio when running alcohol to compensate for the loss in fuel energy? I understand there is advantage when running modified engines for drag racing etc, but I just meant being available at the pump for a daily driver.

There is a benefit running it on a daily driver. I have a 2013 Chevy Tahoe. The manual lists hp for pump gas as well as running e85. The e85 hp rating is higher. That says something.

04-14-2016 | 07:21 AM

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been racing/running E85 for years now, in a low compression, non boosted deal, no reason to use it in my opinion, now with high compression 12-1+ or boosted the stuff is great. I run 25psi+ in a LS engine no IC @1200hp right out of the pump, but yes you will burn about 40% more.