Submitted by [deleted] t3_zoe4gc in RhodeIsland
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UncleJimmee t1_j0mkyyv wrote
Just curious is there an advantage to e85?
Nighthawk9997 t1_j0mnew9 wrote
I will be mixing it with 93 octane, 30% E85 70% 93 octane, and you will have E30 which is about 95, 96 octane.
Nighthawk9997 t1_j0mnrsb wrote
Could you please be more specific.
Swamp_yankee_ninja t1_j0mtfxq wrote
On R102 off 95 in West Greenwich, don’t ask me what exit number they just changed them.
Nighthawk9997 t1_j0mzqvh wrote
Thank you, I just googled them there's also a cat scale in this gas station, I will be weighing my car!
gravytrain2112 t1_j0nkgpo wrote
With performance modifications to a car you can easily add 30+ horsepower when you tune a car to run with E85 or in their case e30. Also better fuel economy and Typically it’s much cheaper than regular fuel.
UncleJimmee t1_j0nkw6v wrote
gotcha thx!
UncleJimmee t1_j0nkxtj wrote
interesting for sure thanks!
Nighthawk9997 t1_j0nsa30 wrote
darkrom t1_j0pfh61 wrote
Can you post the name please I am thrilled this exists
Nighthawk9997 t1_j0pm3s5 wrote
TA Travel Center (401) 397-7774 https://maps.app.goo.gl/KW98mnVe4neyr7pW7
I tried to call them and ask them about the E85, but no one answered the phone, but I will be going there anyway for the scale.
darkrom t1_j0pm5oz wrote
Thanks let me know either way if they do or don’t please!
Nighthawk9997 t1_j0pmeyi wrote
Sure, and there's another station with E85, Crossroads Convenience (508) 557-1334 https://maps.app.goo.gl/sErFw6JBeuJqqd5S8 Give it a try they might have it!
darkrom t1_j0pu2o7 wrote
I’ve been told that place used to have it but no longer does.
Nighthawk9997 t1_j0puaqq wrote
What's up with them gas stations and why no one answers the phones, what would do with the E85, mixing?
Nighthawk9997 t1_j0pyee1 wrote
Debatable on the better mpg part, but as for the performance part it's all true, I actually have an adjustable tune, thus on 93 my car would build 16 lb boost, but on E30 it would build up to 23 lbs!
darkrom t1_j0q256l wrote
I’d be making e30 right now but flex fuel support just came out for my platform. A few more mods and next season it’ll be ready for full e85.
Nighthawk9997 t1_j0q2e10 wrote
darkrom t1_j0q2hop wrote
Yep. And an n55 daily driver. I like headaches and boost
Nighthawk9997 t1_j0q2vup wrote
Lol I love BMWs, but if I ever buy one it would be something with the B58 engine, or the N63 if they did some upgrades and pumped the reliability of it!
darkrom t1_j0q32ze wrote
I’d get a b58 all day just can’t afford it. Modern n54 but way more reliable. I am so deep into maintenance for both of these high mile cars that the only thing to do is keep them forever. They are in awesome condition with very low value because of the mileage, so they are here to stay.
Nighthawk9997 t1_j0q3i54 wrote
Yeah man maintenance is a key for all cars and as they say oil is cheap but engines are expensive, will I hope they last you forever, and I will check that gas station for e85 and report back to you.
darkrom t1_j0q3qyr wrote
Thanks. If I ever find local e85 I’ll let you know. Closest I’ve found is Cambridge.
Nighthawk9997 t1_j0r4ic9 wrote
I just checked the East Greenwich station they don't have any E85, but you use the cat scale to weigh your car!
darkrom t1_j0r4rn8 wrote
Bummer back to no e85 anywhere closer than Cambridge. Why is it like this here. The scale is a nice consolation prize.
Nighthawk9997 t1_j0r9a4h wrote
Not many people use E85 around here, yeah the scale is nice.
darkrom t1_j0rxxva wrote
I bet it’s because not many people SELL e85 around here lol
Nighthawk9997 t1_j0rzc27 wrote
I would have brought a 55 gallon drum and ordered me some E85, but the E85 is hydrophilic thus it will absorb all the moisture from the air and becomes useless.
darkrom t1_j0t1ax5 wrote
Even in a sealed 55 gal drum?
Nighthawk9997 t1_j10qvg4 wrote
Probably.
Swamp_yankee_ninja t1_j0mhkrv wrote
Truck stop in west Greenwich.