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BurnTire
10-15-11, 11:07 PM
Yea thats right 93% Ethanol. This would create a dangerously lean condition with a tune for 85%.
This is the second time I have had over 85% straight from the pump. I cut it down to 85% by adding some 91 octane to the mix.
I never ever pump it straight into the car. It always goes into jugs first.
SloSVO
10-16-11, 01:56 PM
that beaker .. all you do is fill it to the line with the "E85" and let it sit? for how long?
BurnTire
10-16-11, 02:29 PM
You add water to a line then E85 to another line. Put the cap on. Shake it and it will separate in a few minutes.
SloSVO
10-16-11, 02:50 PM
who makes that beaker?
trucker
10-16-11, 05:06 PM
so thats the new E-93 :wink1:
BurnTire
10-16-11, 06:53 PM
who makes that beaker?

Quick Fuel Technology.

http://www.quickfueltechnology.com/specialty-parts/echecker---e85-fuel-test-tube.html
4Jenna
10-17-11, 12:29 PM
Wow!!
03cobrazzz
10-17-11, 12:44 PM
why is that happening who are you going after for dammages when your motor blows up doe to the gas being off is there no qualitycontroll?
BurnTire
10-17-11, 01:32 PM
Not a major issue in a flex fuel vehicle that can adjust for variations.
mntony
10-18-11, 10:57 AM
Where are you getting your supply of E85?
BurnTire
10-18-11, 11:46 AM
Apache Sands in Mesa. Not sure who their supplier is.
El Jefe
10-18-11, 12:43 PM
scary, posted on the Tucson forum just in case. Good heads up
BurnTire
10-18-11, 12:51 PM
Last winter is was fairly consistent between 80-83%.
mntony
10-18-11, 04:56 PM
I get mine from the Chevron on the 101 and Olive (west side). I haven't seen a shift like this yet, but I've only purchased 3 times in the last year. Now that the car is running more consistant I will have to watch closely. Thanks for the heads up!
4Jenna
10-18-11, 05:50 PM
Mine have always been under 85%, usually 81-84% and I get mine from the same station as Tony.