06-18-2014, 12:35 AM
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E85 stations - ethanol %
Anyone have an ethanol content analyzer? I'm in San Jose and there are three stations near me, but I'm wondering how consistent the E% is for stations in the Bay Area.
I don't need to worry too much about fuel trims (N/A, OFT tuned). But this might also be useful for those who are boosted. Was hoping someone found a station that consistently pumps like E70. Could get some better MPG... heh. I don't think the extra octane from E85 vs. E70 benefits N/A. |
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06-18-2014, 01:22 AM
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The Propel brand stations boast a minimum 70% ethanol content. So word on the street is that they are better/more consistent than the Pearson owned stations.
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I've been filling up at the following stations over the past year (17,000+ miles):
-Chevron on Montague Expy near 880 in San Jose -76 on N 1st Street near 880 in San Jose -Valero on Whipple Ave near 101 in Redwood City All are Propel stations and ALL have been absolutely consistent at 78-80% ethanol content year-round. I have the Zeitronix ECA. I've filled up once at Sunol and that was right around 80% as well. |
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06-18-2014, 04:04 AM
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I got one of these.
http://www.jegs.com/p/Holley/Holley-...83596/10002/-1 It is not truly accurate. But it consistent. My local station tests e90. But my friends electronic analyzer shows about e77 to e80. I don't bother testing before filling up anymore, my place has been consistent for a while. I only test when the fuel price changes or i have had a jug on the shelf for a while. Last edited by clayrush; 06-18-2014 at 04:40 AM. |
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