E85 or BP ultimate??

[VendeTTR]

There must be a difference between caltex and united. In my car, the united e85 (hoppers) burnt a fair amount faster than E-flex. Burning quicker is a trait of higher ethanol levels isn't it? (The united felt stronger in terms of power also - no proof of this, just the feeling it got).

your not alone, ive felt the same thing with mine.

With a United e85 tune, when i use the eflex, it uses more fuel, slight drop off in power in the top end but overall runs perfect, slight sooting up of the tips.
When using the Untied fuel, there is a bit more power, exhaust is clean as and you can smell the ethanol content a little more. Fuel usage is reduced.

[dogsballs]

There must be a difference between caltex and united. In my car, the united e85 (hoppers) burnt a fair amount faster than E-flex. Burning quicker is a trait of higher ethanol levels isn't it? (The united felt stronger in terms of power also - no proof of this, just the feeling it got).

my car was harder to start with E85 and used a bit more as well. although my tune wasn't 100% as i just did a whole lot of work on my car and told tuner not to make it perfect, when he had to do it again.

[mummbles]

I've not seen this in any stations on Brisbane southside. Anyone know where it is available in Bris?

[dogsballs]

check caltex site

CALTEX MACKENZIE
1015 Mt Gravatt-capalaba Road
Mackenzie, 4122 QLD
Phone: 07 38491133
Driving DirectionsDetails

CALTEX ALEXANDRA HILLS
Cnr Finucane Rd & Cambridge Dr
Alexandra Hills, 4161 QLD
Phone: 07 38240311
Driving DirectionsDetails

CALTEX MARSDEN
10 Third Ave Cnr Browns Plains Rd
Marsden, 4132 QLD
Phone: 07 38034600
Driving DirectionsDetails

CALTEX GOODNA
1 Church St Cnr Cunningham Hwy
Goodna, 4300 QLD
Phone: 07 38180098
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CALTEX BROOKWATER
7001 Augusta Parkway
Brookwater, 4300 QLD
Phone: 07 38146486
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[CLUBRED]

Couple of those suburbs probably have cars still running on super.

[Ruiner]

I'd consider this if I went F/I, which ill most likely do in the future.
Is it hard to convert a pre-VE Commodore to run on E85?

[Paleface]

Have a look at Oz Garage website. There's an interesting video on page 10 I think. It's episode 10 - fuel comparo. They test them all. There's a couple of other episodes on there where they try E85 but episode ten is the comparison with the other fuels, it does pretty well too if I remember correctly.

[Northy]

Couple of those suburbs probably have cars still running on super.

I get my E85 from the one at marsden, the lady said there were only 2 other cars that she knew of that came in for E85.

[dogsballs]

I'd consider this if I went F/I, which ill most likely do in the future.
Is it hard to convert a pre-VE Commodore to run on E85?

nope, any decent tuner will have a handle on it.

[vassis]

Why are we paying so much for E85?

[macca_779]

Why are we paying so much for E85?

I really don't know. But the demand being so low is probably a contributor. Thing is though for demand to go up with more flex fuel vehicles coming on to the market. People aren't going to bother with it unless there are real savings. Most people couldn't care less about the performance advantages.

[VYSHSV8]

Why are we paying so much for E85?

Because its Australia and the gov doesn't give a crap and BP runs the joint

[Soopy]

Because its Australia and the gov doesn't give a crap and BP runs the joint

Why would the aust gov push for better fuels when electric cars are the way of the future. So much greener. Herp derp derp derp.

[Bodacious]

Why would the aust gov push for better fuels when electric cars are the way of the future. So much greener. Herp derp derp derp.

i believe electric cars are just a gimmic and not an answer, hydrogen is the answer now we just need to work on the solution.
and the age old fuel problem.... for me it always work out to be a few bucks difference at the register, the price of a beer almost. so i drink a beer less and always opt for the better / more fun fuel.

[Soopy]

i believe electric cars are just a gimmic and not an answer, hydrogen is the answer now we just need to work on the solution.
and the age old fuel problem.... for me it always work out to be a few bucks difference at the register, the price of a beer almost. so i drink a beer less and always opt for the better / more fun fuel.

Yeah i know mate. I was taking the piss.