E85 for a DD is it a Hassle to you???

[DNT H8]

Installing my TVS next month and considering E85, car is a DD during the summer months. I have one station close to my house and 2 fairly close. Do you find it a hassle (or worth it) in the long run vs the convenience of pump, especially on trips outside of your location? Please no advice of 55 gal barrels or gas cans, thats just to much. I understand I can switch back and forth but is it really worth the hassle, not to mention the constant stops at the pump. I've never read this directly addressed... thank you for any input.

 

[Thalilbear02]

I've thought the same thing. I guess that partially depends on how many E85 stations are near you since MPG I know for sure takes a huge dump for the worse. I know for me it might be tough because from home to work, there's only one or two stations, both of which are about 5 miles out of my way, so it's a bit annoying.

 

[Tuffnuts23]

I rolled with it for a about 2 months then switched back to gas. I do too much driving and 14mpg wasn't cutting it. If I'm going to the track on the weekend, I'll run the car down till it says 1 mile till empty. Then I'll switch my tune and fill with E85. I'll do this really early in the week so that by the time Friday night comes around, I'll already have filled up 2 or 3 times with E85.

 

[BUCKET]

Was all about going to it but availability in my area makes it not worth it.

 

[Justin81]

Sounds like a PIA!

 

[03 DSG Snake]

Availability seems to be the biggest obstacle still.

 

[DNT H8]

I rolled with it for a about 2 months then switched back to gas. I do too much driving and 14mpg wasn't cutting it. If I'm going to the track on the weekend, I'll run the car down till it says 1 mile till empty. Then I'll switch my tune and fill with E85. I'll do this really early in the week so that by the time Friday night comes around, I'll already have filled up 2 or 3 times with E85.

Great info here thank you. I drive 40 miles a day, 5 days a week to work. So in your opinion would I get fustrated fast?

 

[01bluesnake]

My car on E85 still gets better MPG than my daily on 93, so for me fills up's are actually less frequent still. I'm lucky to have a few E85 stations around me. I drive 50 miles a day and doesn't bother me one bit. I average 21-22mpg on the highway on the corn.

 

[Weather Man]

It depends where you are. I have noticed the more compression a guy runs, the better the mileage.

http://www.ethanolretailer.com/flex-fuel-station-finder

 

[SC_Terminator]

I swap over just before going to the track....it takes about 20 - 30 min to swap depending on how much 93 is in the tank.....

 

[Fabbed5.0]

Ive got two stations less then 2 miles from my house so its great for me. I only dropped 2mpg on corn.

 

[SVTORANGE]

I wish I could but the nearest pump is 25 miles away so its not an option for me at all

 

[Spoolingbyu]

Ive got two stations less then 2 miles from my house so its great for me. I only dropped 2mpg on corn.

I'm with Jim here. I have 2 places close to me that I can fill up at. I actually get 2 mpg more on e85 around town. I switch back to 93 when I go on trips as I normally have the family with me and there is no chance of me racing any one.

 

[03Sssnake]

I would consider it if there were more E85 stations in the Houston area...as it stands most are in the outlying areas, still in the county, but out of the city and definitely out of the way fill-ups.

 

[DNT H8]

Im gonna try E85 its just too tempting and safe... However Im going to need to sell my ID725's and buy 1000's.