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12th August 2013, 12:19 #81
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Originally Posted by BleAivanoDuncan Rollo
The more you learn, the more you realise how little you know.
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12th August 2013, 12:23 #82
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Originally Posted by D-Type"But it aint how hard you hit, it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done." Rocky.
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6th June 2014, 03:38 #83
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Does anyone own a flexfuel car ? Is there any noticeable difference between e85 and straight petrol/ gasoline?
Has anyone been to Brazil to drive an e100 car?
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6th June 2014, 06:44 #84
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I don't own one, and if I do get one it will get gas with as little ethanol as possible in it.
Some of the newer vehicles that are flex fuel actually make more power on E85 now. Quite a few of the GM vehicles show dyno numbers with both fuels. But MPG plummets, to the point that there are several tests saying the range is shorted so much that taking long trips becomes an issue with fuel stops. Unless they practically give it away, E85 isn't a value for the consumer, at least here in the US.
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6th June 2014, 14:49 #85
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6th June 2014, 16:39 #86
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I have a Dodge Caravan that is flexfuel, but E85 is not common here. The odd time when I go to the US I have filled up with E85. If memory serves me correctly, it was about 50 cents cheaper per gallon. I didn't notice any difference in fuel consumption, but last winter (at about -20C) I did notice it was tougher to start the car when cold with E85 in the tank. I googled it afterwards and the tougher starting in cold does seem to be quite a common issue.
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6th June 2014, 16:49 #87
E85 is pretty common in the midwest US but still not available everywhere. I tried running 3/4 E85 and 1/4 premium a few times in my Subaru and it really ups the feeling of power but as you may expect shortens the range. I knew a few Subarus and Mitsubishis turned for E85 that safely made a lot of power, but economy wasn't really part of their plan.
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