Does anyone here have any data on ethanol content for E85 in the IE?

[Biggus Dickus]

I am probably going to go with a straight E85 tune after I'm broken in. Does anyone have any verified numbers on EtOH content for our E85? Thankfully, E85 is popping up all over.

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[Dusten]

if you're going to run E85, you need to get an ethanol tester. I wouldn't not trust another persons word in that respect, just test the fuel yourself.

 

[TGGT]

For me it’s always been %80+. I’ve also talked with a few tuners in the ie and they’ve confirmed that our e85 is legit e85

 

[Kermitz]

From what I've heard from people in the petrochemical industry, most of California's E85 is close to 85% and stays that way year round. I would still test it, it's easy to do.

 

[RBINCA]

Just for the hell of it test every time I fill up. The values run 82 to 86%.

 

[Mach4.6]

I run the Propel brand E85 and always test it with this tester https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZJ749O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It always comes in 85-90%, one batch was 82-83%
You can find a station here https://propelfuels.com/

 

[Biggus Dickus]

I run the Propel brand E85 and always test it with this tester https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZJ749O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It always comes in 85-90%, one batch was 82-83%
You can find a station here https://propelfuels.com/

Mine is being delivered today.

 

[Biggus Dickus]

if you're going to run E85, you need to get an ethanol tester. I wouldn't not trust another persons word in that respect, just test the fuel yourself.

Sure - and I have a tester being delivered today. That said, I want to know what others' experiences are should I go with a straight E85 tune so I can confidently find high EtOH content E85.

 

[Mach4.6]

Who is doing the tuning? Get 2 tunes a Race 85 & a Flex tune?
Found out from your tuner what is the minimum EtOH recommended for the Race tune?

 

[Biggus Dickus]

Who is doing the tuning? Get 2 tunes a Race 85 & a Flex tune?
Found out from your tuner what is the minimum EtOH recommended for the Race tune?

I will use Shawn at AED - I suppose I could do a flex too (or at least have one if needed - but E85 is becoming more available regularly). No - not yet.

 

[Dusten]

you'll likely find the stations vary by delivery, from 70-85, so getting solid numbers from people will be tough.

 

[StickShiftyFifty]

agreed, buy yourselves a tester al l the e85 around me ive tested has been above 85%

 

[Kermitz]

Pretty sure most if not all tuners give you a Flex Fuel tune and a E85 tune. It's pretty much the only way to switch back and forth from different fuels.
If it was me, I would get the tuning device with the tunes loaded. Drive the car to an E85 station. Fill it and flash it with a Flex tune right then and there.

 

[Whitedevil95]

I have gotten E85 down here in Temecula/Murrieta and it always tests E85+

 

[Biggus Dickus]

I have gotten E85 down here in Temecula/Murrieta and it always tests E85+

Good to know since I fill up often at the Shell on Clinton Keith and 15

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