Selecting The Right Oil For Your E85-Powered Application
E85 has different properties than normal gasoline. We look at why you need to use a high-quality engine oil when running E85.
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Been using E85 for ten years straight in my 2014 gt… nothing but Mobil 1 in my coyote for most of that time, no issues. I used to change the oil with a higher frequency than I would for gasoline, but last few years haven’t bothered, just keep an eye on it and change every 5-6K miles. using 0W-40 European spec M1…Selecting The Right Oil For Your E85-Powered Application
E85 has different properties than normal gasoline. We look at why you need to use a high-quality engine oil when running E85.www.enginelabs.com
What's the difference in the Euro crap Dave?Been using E85 for ten years straight in my 2014 gt… nothing but Mobil 1 in my coyote for most of that time, no issues. I used to change the oil with a higher frequency than I would for gasoline, but last few years haven’t bothered, just keep an eye on it and change every 5-6K miles. using 0W-40 European spec M1…
its classier than its yankee cousinWhat's the difference in the Euro crap Dave?
I'm so classy I run Amazon Basics in most of my stuff.its classier than its yankee cousin
EDIT: Think its just formulated for longer oil change intervals, little thicker… probably not enough of a difference to make a difference. I use it in all my cars and can get it cheap at Walmart, just under 25 bucks for a jug…
You pour in a can of Old Milwaukee to quieten the valvetrain with that?I'm so classy I run Amazon Basics in most of my stuff.
Rookie, sawdust. Works in the transmission too.You pour in a can of Old Milwaukee to quieten the valvetrain with that?
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Somewhat off topic, but since we’re taking about e85… I took this screen print of a post from Shaun at AED, regarding adding Marvel upper cylinder lubricant to your e85.
I almost spit coffee. I still have old Milwaukee in my garage fridge. And its only a half a can with an oil change. Full can for brake fluid swaps.You pour in a can of Old Milwaukee to quieten the valvetrain with that?
I grab the key cutting metal shavings from Home Depot to enhance bi-metallic coolant flow. Really drops temperatures in stop/go traffic. Amke sure you avoid metal shavings from red keys. That’s for Audis onlyRookie, sawdust. Works in the transmission too.