Not enough spark to run E85?
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I used to work at one of these gas station for 4 months in 2011, I'd get a phone call when to change prices. I never changed E85.
There's probably still E85 in their tanks from 2011, rarely did I ever see anyone use that pump. It's kinda neat how the tank filler guy comes. Tanks are remotely monitored by the supplier and they just show up whenever it's below a certain amount. Then after he filled he'd give me a receipt that had everything he filled, which I had no idea how to read. Was a nice job, had a tiny booth, didn't have to deal with people unless they wanted a drink or cigarettes. Watched Netflix a lot, some days didn't talk to a soul.
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I'm in South California. There's a Chevron with e85 right down the road from my house. It's about a dollar cheaper than regular. I wouldn't run it on roadtrips cause it would be a pain to try to find. I have used the GasBuddy website to find stations before.
I think people fail to consider there's 15% ethanol in most pump gas nowadays too when comparing fuel economy. So 87 with 15% isn't as efficient as it used to be without it, but pretty much impossible to find unless you go to a marine boat refueling station or something. You're not really comparing e85 to straight up 87 nowadays.
I think people fail to consider there's 15% ethanol in most pump gas nowadays too when comparing fuel economy. So 87 with 15% isn't as efficient as it used to be without it, but pretty much impossible to find unless you go to a marine boat refueling station or something. You're not really comparing e85 to straight up 87 nowadays.
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The GasBuddy app will let you filter on fuel type/grade, including E85 (that was really handy feature when I was searching for diesel stations while I was working in Mississippi). I'm not sure how accurate it is, though, as I'm pretty sure my regular station sells E85, but GasBuddy doesn't list an E85 price for them.
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Ordered the Motorcraft SP548 spark plugs off of Autozone with a $10 off code (EMAIL10). Came out to $5.63 each.
Later on I'll get a set of MSD or Accel ignition coils. I think they go for like $350 off of Jegs or Summit.
Later on I'll get a set of MSD or Accel ignition coils. I think they go for like $350 off of Jegs or Summit.
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Edit: Unless you can't get them locally. Shipping will eat up a 6 pack +
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All I know is my local gas station started carrying ethanol free gas and my mileage has never been better. Engine runs great, idles smoothly, and I'm getting around 2 mpg better than with top tier E15 . I'll stay way from ethanol while I can .
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I never even passed by the dealer. I saw them for almost $8 a piece msrp on the Ford parts website. I gotta go get some differential fluid there one of these days, so I'll ask and find out.
Ethanol free is the way to be! Lol. Where do you live though? I thought most state had like a state wide program for mandatory E10 minimum unless it's for boats or offroad use.
Ethanol free is the way to be! Lol. Where do you live though? I thought most state had like a state wide program for mandatory E10 minimum unless it's for boats or offroad use.
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I never even passed by the dealer. I saw them for almost $8 a piece msrp on the Ford parts website. I gotta go get some differential fluid there one of these days, so I'll ask and find out.
Ethanol free is the way to be! Lol. Where do you live though? I thought most state had like a state wide program for mandatory E10 minimum unless it's for boats or offroad use.
Ethanol free is the way to be! Lol. Where do you live though? I thought most state had like a state wide program for mandatory E10 minimum unless it's for boats or offroad use.
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California might have that requirement, but out here in the oil patch we have gas stations that don't sell any gasohol at all.
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