E-85 fuel

[Markus]

 :twisted: Do any members have any experience or comments on the new (or up coming) fuel formulations. I have noticed an increasing number of gas stations indicate 10% ethanol mix at the pumps. Will E-85 cause greater vapor lock problems on hot days in our Pagodas? How will the mechanical and electric fuel pumps handle the E-85 (premature wear, etc?)

Mark

[mdsalemi]

Mark,

E10 is 10% ethanol and is commonly available, often times without you knowing it.  The ethanol is blended not as a political tool or to reduce the consumption of petroleum, but rather has an "oxygenator" to the fuel to keep the air clean.

E85 is 85% ethanol; it is rare today, but will be more commonly available.  It is for use ONLY in flex-fuel vehicles that are labeled as such.  Do not use it in your Pagoda, or any other vehicle not designed for it.  It would be an expensive mistake.

Michael Salemi
1969 280SL
Signal Red w/Black Leather
Restored